‘Folau Sacking is Religious Discrimination’
Posted on April 12, 2019
Filed under Australia, Culture wars
Here is a media release from the Australian Christian Lobby* –
“The Australian Christian Lobby has expressed deep disappointment with Rugby Australia over plans to sack Israel Folau just for stating his beliefs.
We continue to stand with Israel Folau and support his right to express his beliefs,” said ACL’s managing director, Martyn Iles.
‘Far from being homophobic, Israel Folau’s social media post was very inclusive – drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, and idolaters – is a list which includes everyone, affirming the Christian teaching that all are equal in our need of salvation.’ …”
– Read it all at The Australian Christian Lobby.
Related: Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union statement regarding Israel Folau.
* The Australian Christian Lobby and the Anglican Church League have the same initials, but are separate organisations.
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