Essendon chief executive Andrew Thorburn admits the church of which he is chairman has views which are offensive and upsetting to some, but insists his business record shows he is welcoming and endorses diversity.
“Those views are absolutely appalling. I don’t support those views; that kind of intolerance, that kind of hatred, bigotry is just wrong,” Andrews said. Thorburn, also a lifelong Essendon supporter, defended the church on Tuesday, saying “different views” should be respected in the community. “I think that makes us a more human organisation and makes us a higher performing organisation. My commitment - and it’s always been this, and I think my record stands - is that I will create that organisation and lead that organisation. Personally, I feel I have role-modelled that,” he said.
Pierik_AgeSport So as long as those from the Muslim religion will be treated the same, particularly with their anti gay views.
Pierik_AgeSport Dont Catholics and Muslims hold the same views .
Pierik_AgeSport This is virtue signalling at its finest.
Pierik_AgeSport The same can then be said about Gays, Lesbians & Transsexuals being in religious schools etc. His appointment was and is an offense to many. Religious hypocrites, Dam others but see themselves as purists. Jesus would throw them all out of their pagan driven churches.
Pierik_AgeSport Why would someone who is genuinely welcoming of diversity belong to such a bigoted church? Not only is he a member of this church he has a leadership role at this church!
najsambul Pierik_AgeSport 'Respect' is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. We gotta respect his right to be offensive
Pierik_AgeSport Just like scomo, in the cult of Christianity for the power network and tax breaks 🤢
Pierik_AgeSport gonebyfriday
Pierik_AgeSport I’ve been in a similar situation a company I worked for our CEO was a evangelical, but his views didn’t reflect his faith, except he let the pride society wither and die because he refused to give it any executive support, I pity any LGBT+ players or officials at Essendon
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Pierik_AgeSport The only intolerance is coming from the media.
Pierik_AgeSport Shocking news, a Christian church teaching the scriptures. Now do Islam.
Pierik_AgeSport His business record? His business record? What drugs are these clowns on?
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