SR,

As Folau was dismissed based on the contents of his instagram account with some weight on his previous behaviour and the actions taken against him at that point (which I understand to be severe finger waggings)

A statement of intent is certainly not a contract, and while it can loosely be construed as promise, it is not worth the paper it is printed on.

As RA not only tore up his contract, but banned him for life, the cost of failure will be far higher than the $4m value of the contract.

"tbbn, Some Muslim societies kill homosexuals because it's what the Old Testament demands".

How many Christians kill homosexuals because of the Old Testament? How many homosexuals has Folau killed? Did he say that they should be killed? How many Muslims read the Christian Bible? It is all in the Koran. I don't think that Muslims have started obeying "demands"from the Bible. The Old Testament does, indeed, say that homosexuality deserves death, but there is no instruction to Christians to actually carry out the sentence. Folau just says that they will go to Hell. Not much scope for a quick trip to Hell to do the business and return.

Now lets summarise. Who has the right to say who goes to hell?

runner - no
Issy - no
Steelie - no
Foxy - no
rugby Australia - no
Scott Morrison - no
ttbn -no
homosexual lobby - no
Catholic church - no

God through His word - YES

Dear runner,

And of course you didn't mention Falou.

Which version of a God do you think gets to say who goes to hell?

The Muslim, the Jewish or the Christian to name a few.

If Christian then which version gets the honours? The one that says it is basically impossible for a rich man to get into heaven unless he foregoes all his wealth or your version? The one that says all those who have divorced and remarried are committing adultery and thus will not enter the Kingdom of heaven? If so are the people in your place of worship aware of this prohibition and thus the futility of them even attending your church trying to gain their place in the promised land?

The Pope and even George Pell have said good works will earn you a place in heaven even if you don't believe in Jesus. I wouldn't think your narrow version of God would allow for that especially since John says they must go through Jesus to get there.

So tell us why did you leave off Falou?

Dear runner,

I think I read Issy as Indy. I acknowledge you did include him.

'So tell us why did you leave off Falou?'

actually Steelie re read my list. He is listed number 2.

'The one that says it is basically impossible for a rich man to get into heaven unless he foregoes all his wealth or your version? The one that says all those who have divorced and remarried are committing adultery and thus will not enter the Kingdom of heaven?'

The whole point is that Jesus list as well as Paul's clearly show that unless a man repents and receives forgiveness he can't go to heaven. In other words we are all hopelessly lost without Christ and His forgiveness especially the rich and powerful. I would of thought that's exactly what Folau said.

'The Pope and even George Pell have said good works will earn you a place in heaven even if you don't believe in Jesus'

they are free to add yet another heresy to the catholic church.

and so again if Folau is wrong, if I am wrong if the bible is wrong why are people so offended by it. I suspect because far more deep down believe the Scriptures and realise that unless they receive forgiveness from Christ and turn from fornication, adultery, greed etc they are lost.