Israel Folau has expressed Christian views that are found in the letters of Paul in the New Testament. He stands by words written by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10.
Now he has lost his job and Rugby career. Israel is not willing to compromise his beliefs in what he understands is the word of God on homosexuality. He did not single out homosexuals, but mentioned those sinners listed in 1 Corinthians 6. He believes what people in other religions believe, that homosexuality is sinful and will incur the judgement of God. Many Muslims and Jews would agree with him. Yet now he is being persecuted for deeply held beliefs that have been part of orthodox, mainstream Christianity for centuries. Romans 1:26-32 could be cited along the same lines.
Israel Folau could be seen as acting honourably, charitably and lovingly in warning people of the consequences of their sins. And come the day of judgement, then he will be proved right.
Now he has lost his job and Rugby career. Israel is not willing to compromise his beliefs in what he understands is the word of God on homosexuality. He did not single out homosexuals, but mentioned those sinners listed in 1 Corinthians 6. He believes what people in other religions believe, that homosexuality is sinful and will incur the judgement of God. Many Muslims and Jews would agree with him. Yet now he is being persecuted for deeply held beliefs that have been part of orthodox, mainstream Christianity for centuries. Romans 1:26-32 could be cited along the same lines.
Israel Folau could be seen as acting honourably, charitably and lovingly in warning people of the consequences of their sins. And come the day of judgement, then he will be proved right.
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Jeremy Hunt, the UK Foreign Secretary, has raised the issue of persecution of Christians worldwide, but also in the UK. He has pointed out that political correctness has contributed to this (especially in the UK). See the article below.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6943567/Jeremy-Hunt-told-protect-UK-Christians-raises-alarm-worldwide-persecution.html
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