Third Hour Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 Israel Folau used to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2011, he left the Church and chose a different spiritual path with another Christian denomination. I wish him all the luck on his spiritual journey and I hope he finds what he's looking for. But it seems his journey recently took an unexpected turn. Folau, described as "Australia's most talented rugby player," is on thin ice with Rugby Australia. It's likely the organization will terminate his contract. Why? For this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEWt2uHcLI/ Rugby Australia said, Whilst Israel is entitled to his religious beliefs, the way in which he has expressed these beliefs is inconsistent with the values of the sport. Reactions to his post were mixed. Many people condemned the post, but many others applauded Folau's public religious stance: One comment read, Nothing but the truth💯 I’m with you in this one!! Keep doing you bro, better to stand by God & be judged by men than to stand by men & be judged by God💯🤞🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Btps6LyHC3R/ Another... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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