They’re a community firm in their beliefs, now forced to be reluctant in sharing their - what can be divisive - religious views publicly.
“I think this has been a lesson for people who are a lot more worried about saying their faith,” Dr Steen said.“I think there is a time and place for when you say your faith but as long as that is said in a way that is not divisive.” One Tongan lawyer told news.com.au if anyone else in their community shared the post Folau did, there would not be such uproar.On the eve of an internal code of conduct hearing for Folau’s appeal against Rugby Australia’s move to terminate his contract, the first Tongan to represent Australia toldIsrael Folau cries while delivering an Easter sermon.
Dr Tangikina Moimoi Steen, a Tongan researcher at the University of Australia, said people had to be responsible for what they said. “I’m a Christian too but as a model to the community I wouldn’t go there, purporting to incite fear, hate and othering, when we’re supposed to bring people together.”
No longer allowed to have beliefs and express them religionisdead. Lets also put a price on freedom of speech FreedomOfSpeech
It's the Left's intolerance of Christianity. So much for diversity
Australia needs to make a choice between secular human rights vs freedom of religion. Because many religions are REALLY bad on human rights.
Australia is a secular society we do not tolerate having religious messages pushed down our throats from business and sports platforms. This maybe accepted in some South Sea Islands but not in Australia.
Ain’t we the “lucky” country........
1/2 If you don’t share his views and beliefs - simply unfollow him. If you want to use social media for your “outrage” and “shaming” - don’t assume that the person being shamed actually cares about your and your audiences opinions.
Australia religious prosecutions are alarming.
When people put their FINGER TOWARD THE SKY it's proof that God isn't really INDWELLING them .. the Muslims do it too .. and 'God - Jesus' doesn't INDWELL them either .. Amen?..
He has done nothing wrong, if he is penalised then God help the rest of us....whatever happened to independence and individualism?
It is a disgrace that he has been treated like this - im not saying i agree with his comments but he is allowed his opinion and freedom of speech is more important then 'not hurting peoples feelings' our society is oging backwards Hardenup heiswrongbutheisalllowed2be
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