Scott Morrison blasts Israel Folau over 'appallingly insensitive' bushfire comments

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The Prime Minister is also a practising Christian but stressed Folau's comments were not representative of his community.

Radio host Alan Jones, a long-time Folau supporter, urged him to"button up" on his Monday morning 2GB program.“These comments don’t help.”

Folau then linked a bible passage to the twin disasters of bushfire and drought and, in turn, the legalising of same-sex marriage and abortion. "God is speaking to you guys. Australia you need to repent and take these laws and turn it back to what is right."Independent MP for Sydney Alex Greenwich, who most recently brought the abortion bill before Parliament, and was one of the key proponents of marriage equality legislation, said Folau's comments should prompt the Morrison government to drop the religious freedom laws.

 

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But he failed to disagree with the statement.

Izzystupid can say what he likes. Everyone now views him as a ‘joke.’ He is not the PrimeMinister. Don’t just listen to what Morrison says, but watch what he does!

Dumb and dumber!

Folaus comments are representative of a special little sect formed by his Father with only 30-40 Members. He does not represent Christians. He is speaking on behalf of all archaic, past century fanatics.

aus_christ_all You still wanna back this fool?

I don't remember your multiple tweets about the Grand Mufti's comments that homosexuality was a mental illness. Is it only Christian fundamentalists that concern you?

Why is SBSNews advertising either of those Distraction Monkeys’ thoughts and prayers.

Stop calling these ppl Christian They are in sects, call them cult member that is what they are.. cultists I am Christian they are not

Clearly the LNP/NewsCorp/IPA commitment to speech without consequences is restricted to speech that fits their ideology.

You clearly haven't read your Bible, ScoMo.

Whats happened scomo? So much for freedom of speech huh?

Hate in the name of God for the LGTBQI community seems representative of ScottMorrisonMP & IzzyFolau delusional beliefs. Talibangelicals

A practising Christian would accept the US offer to repatriate the Australian ISIS families back to this country. A practising Christian would accept that the 44 children belong in this country. A practising Christian would welcome Islamic families with open arms.

So why do we need an anti discrimination Religious bill then Scott?

That’s the problem with religion in general. It seems that individuals and group can interpret their religion they way that it suits their beliefs (good or bad) and use that to justify their actions (good or bad). Hmm confused .

Yea ScoMo one in a row! Now how about ine on ClimateEmergency auspol

Is this really what he thinks, or just what he says to appease

No, Scott is a PREACHING Christian. What he practices bears no resemblance to the teachings of Jesus Christ! Compassion, for the poor & unfortunate. Love, for we all are the sons & daughters of God. Generosity, both of deed and in the heart. He's a fakeChristian. Auspol

Both are Fwits! Also this is not news smh 😓

Which community would that be the one that dose not follow the bible? PM should quote the scriptures to clarify his biblical stance on this subject? Thy shall not lay with a man as you do with a woman?GOD can not abide in sin hence Jesus who paid the price

PM playing double standard, what about BARNABY, PM just call on B.J and tell him, B.J to chill.

Has the man who likes to chase other men around a field for something that looks like a testicle considered that this 'god' of his was in fact punishing the cult of religion for it's rampant, unrepented, thoroughly-enabled-by-all global rape of children?

I take objection to the words 'practicing christians'... The only thing these 2 nutjobs are practicing is being crappy human beings...

no such thing as a christian , there are only hypocrites

Grub to Australia

How many koalas, trees, and/or those who died were involved in same sex marriage, going out on a limb and guessing bloody ZERO. Goes to show how deranged these religious fundamentalism are.

And yet still..... religion is just so irrelevant to this crisis, less praying more doing Scomo

'practising Christian' - if he's been practising for 50 odd years, why is he so bad at it?

I think that’s thebest thing to come out of ScoMo mouth.

Pot, kettle

His community enables pedophiles & doesn't talk about climate change KOALAKILLER auspol bullshitboy liarfromtheshire Libspill

Imagine if Waleed Aly was PM...The PM is also a practicing Muslim but stressed Islamic terrorists.... Not a snowflakes chance in hell SBS would report like that. islamophobia thatsracist 😏

When was the PM practicing? He might need to turn up to practice more often, because I don’t see it

Yeah where was ScottMorrisonMP outrage 👀 when he was saying Derogatory and disgusting things about gay people. Christian people are very selective with what, they find offensive. QandA

No! This is false: “The Prime Minister is also a practising Christian” He CLAIMS to be a practicing Christians, but practicing Christians feed the poor, clothe the needy, and welcome strangers into their homes.

It’s not insensitive. It’s stupid!

Pentecostal is NOT Christian.

ScottMorrison is lying AGAIN! His church believes the exact same shit as Folau Anti SSM LiarFromTheShire auspol

I believe in free speech but I think the fringe dwellers get far too much publicity

All religions are crazy but our country allows freedom of thought and speech . He is entitled to his views. We may see them as backwards but so be it. He does not answer to us and we not to him. Unless he tries to affect other people and punish them for what he considers a sin

davidbewart Slomo known liar

Demonstrating the trouble with religion. It is made up to suit who-so-ever seeks to control the actions others through threats & fear of divine retribution. Using stupid unscientific arguments highlights the delusion with which these fools live. There is no god to punish us.

What's more insensitive? 1. Israel Folau being stupid as usual? 2. Scummo and his Lieberal/Neutered Pups ignoring AGW, destroying farmland, burning the country, and killing people because of wanton negligence while pandering to their fossil fuel masters? 🤔🤔🤔

He wasnt commenting. He was preaching in his church.

But they are representative of a cult

WHERE HAS SCUMMO BEEN?

What community is that ScottMorrison the Quiet Community

He's come out of hiding!

That is a really weird headline

Looks like Morrison has got you bluffed. He wants Folau to keep talking shit so Morrison can stay under the radar.

Cheap political points from wherever he is...ScottMorrisonMP maybe try showing your face and answer some questions re fire fighters budget cuts and climate change?

Morrison is a Christian in name only, he's the leader of the country but continues to allow foreigners to flood our shores. This is a great act of betrayal and is literally stealing from the Australian people. He's a fake Christian, Folau is the real deal. GodBlessIsrael

Um he never said comments were not representative of his christian community, he only said thoughts & prayers were representative of his CC. Criticism from Morrison & others is about the timing and public nature of Folau's hate speech not it's validity. Ask him what he believes.

Omg they found Morrison🙄

I think Westboro Baptist Church has found their new cult leader. Folau would do a great job pushing the hate speech on behalf of 'god'.

Yeah they are... Own it more scum

It's true.

Defending a persons freedom to speak is not the same as agreeing with what they say.

Hate Speech is Hate Speech!!!

Morrison must've sensed that distancing himself from Folau would be politically expedient.

Sure....🙄

Morrison's own Hillsong cult still promotes gay aversion therapy, for a fee. You see it in news reports over the years.

YEP Foley was speaking to the converted.

Both Morrison and Folau need to step aside and let science and reason prevail. We don't have time to muck around with trivial shit. There are real events occurring which require our immediate attention, not wasting energy and effort debating what your imaginary friends like ffs

True.

Good to push back against such stupid legislation - well done

2 Timothy 4:3-4 'For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.'

Maybe he should hold a get together for Folau, Dutton, and Bernardi - and include a little extra chat on double standards and racism ...

Could be true though

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