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Israel Told To Shut Up Or ‘move On’ From Rugby After More Gay Hate

Israel told to shut up or ‘move on’ from rugby after more gay hate

Israel Folau has been told to shut up or ‘move on’ from rugby after posting more gay hate on social media.

Rugby Australia is under increasing pressure to deal with Folau, who refuses to stay quiet about his extreme views.

This time, the religious bigot posted a video on Twitter, which many believe constitutes unlawful vilification.

Israel told to shut up after new post

The 11-minute video features a sermon by dead American evangelist David Wilkerson.

In it, he warns of “sexual perversions beyond description” as images of people holding rainbow flags appear.

Peter Fitzsimons, writing in Fairfax, was scathing, suggesting it is time for Folau to move on:

“I am GOBSMACKED by your actions, your delusions, your arrogance, the sheer stupidity, not to mention venality, of posting such a link.

“The most important issue here is that you stop vilifying gays.  Religious nutters have got away with it for centuries.  No more.”

Additionally, Today host Karl Stefanovic slammed Folau this morning, saying:

“When he posted that video yesterday, I think it went from a man responding to a question about his beliefs to provocation, and even persecution.

“Life for many is tough, Israel.  You’ve had your challenges, your struggles, we all have.  So please bear this in mind. 

“What about that young person at rugby training tonight struggling with their sexuality? 

“And what about the children and family of parents? 

“What about those being tortured and bullied just for who they are?

“Israel, you have the right to say what you want, but at least show a little more compassion and love as the bible teaches.”

Unlawful vilification

Meanwhile, experts believe Folau is guilty of unlawful sexuality vilification.

Vilification is inciting hatred towards, serious contempt for, or severe ridicule of a person, or group of people, because of their sexuality, by a public act.

However, Folau is refusing to apologise, with his supporters arguing it is a matter of free speech. 

In his article, Mr Fitzsimons said:

“Those who defended Folau’s right to free speech entirely ignore the fact that “free speech” does not mean “freedom from consequences”, and the outcry against his tweet was no more than our freedom of speech to make a reply.

“Rugby is an inclusive game.  If you don’t get that, you don’t get rugby, and it is time for you to move on.”

Folau has since declared he is on “Team Jesus”, and that his faith is more important than any game.

However, it remains to be seen if Falou’s faith is more important than his multi-million dollar player contract.

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