Letter: Anti-gay beliefs

As a "prejudice" is an irrational preformed opinion, according to many dictionary definitions, it is entirely reasonable to describe Richard Lucas's anti-gay attitudes as such (Letters, 17 August).

And, while there are differences, there are enough similarities to permit a comparison with racism.

Gay people no more choose their orientation than they do their skin colour.

To expect them to be celibate to satisfy the demands of a Bronze Age sky god is no more reasonable than expecting black people to sit at the back of the bus.

(Dr) Stephen Moreton

Marina Avenue

Warrington, Cheshire