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Folau on gays: 'Hell... Unless they repent'
By Online Editors
Israel Folau has caused more controversy and offence on social media, reportedly suggesting that God's plan for gay people is "HELL... unless they repent of their sins and turn to God"
The Wallaby and Waratahs player made the comments on social media after being asked for his thoughts following a biblical post on "God's plan".
The comment has since been removed, but not before it stirred plenty of reaction, including support and criticism on social media.
Folau is no stranger to controversy on the topic and made his beliefs known on social media during the same-sex marriage debate:
The comments will stir plenty of debate and puts Rugby Australia in a tricky situation, given their public support for gay marriage. It was reported that ARU officials spoke to Folau about his stance in the past, but it remains to be seen how they will deal with the fall out on this occasion.
Regardless of people's stance, the comments are unnecessarily divisive from one of the sports biggest stars.
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SA has consistently been protected by WR/IRB officials for the past 3 decades. This same protection and bias was also clearly evident in SR when they competed there and SA were never the top SA rugby nation. They went 9 years without winning it before fleeing.
Go to commentsAbsolutely spot on Marc!
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