runner,

Regarding your Bible quotes.

They are open to interpretation as the following link
explains:

http://www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/no_fems_no_fairies.html

Among some of the teachings in the Bible
according to multiple interpretations, are
things that are quite out of step with our
modern world. And the interpretations are
also open to questioning.

Many people turn a blind eye
to these savage teachings or interpretations,
that as we can see in Folau's case are quite
divisive.

Israel Folau has reminded us, that
they are there, and
instead of facing up to the contradictions he's
highlighted, people have chosen to continue
deluding themselves that these thoughts from
2000 years ago, and a modern, inclusive, and a
progressive society are compatible.

We've spent a Millenia reshaping
our understanding of ancient superstition to suit
our current societal norms, conveniently ignoring
these uncomfortable teachings. And some of us
are still fighting for changes within our Churches.

This latest
sports controversy simply highlights things for us.

Folau's comments have the capacity for real harm
especially on young people struggling with their
identities. I agree with Rugby Australia being
within their rights to terminate his employment.
He went against their code of conduct and had been
warned both in person and by letter that he must
stop publicly doing what he continued to do.
He refused. He's entitled to his views but not
to impunity from his actions.

We live in a world where a sports governing body, the
NRL campaigned aggressively in favour of the legislation
of same sex marriage. Folau being a super star, his
comments not only have the capacity for real harm,
but were also
what is known in the corporate world as "bad optics."
Very bad.

Still, he may yet get $10 million if he wins his case.
And it won't cost him a cent out of his own pocket.

'I ask again, are the divorced people within your flock cognisant of this and do you go out of your way to point out their sinning as you would a gay person?'

Certainly Steelie , someone who divorces un scripturally and then remarries commits adultery. I think Jesus only gave one out. Certainly the trashing of the marriage covenant by the so called sexual revolution of the 1950's and 60's by god deniers and feminist opened the door and has led to the tsunami of homosexuality today. We have women who have been married for decades finding themselves (sinful nature) and leaving husbands to be lesbians and men likewise.

God is so merciful to call people out of the filthy trough of immorality whether it be fornication, adultery or homosexuality.

And yes much of the church has been inconsistent on this. I think the reason homosexuality is mentioned so much is because the 'gay' lobby continues to push their agenda down everyone's throat, brainwash kids and demonise anyone who disagree with them. Interesting in America it is the younger generation who were so accepting of 'gay' marriage that seem to be standing against the sexualisation of kids by the gay lobby.

'Folau's comments have the capacity for real harm
especially on young people struggling with their
identities.'

No Foxy they are the bibles comments. Folau did not make them up. One could argue that by encouraging people into the homosexual lifestyle great harm is being done. Denying biology and design never ends well. Yes their are real issues for young people with strong same sex attraction as their are real issues for people who have strong adultery attractions. I tend to think living God's way has far less complications and no one anywhere is forcing people to live that way. It seems those who are making the biggest issue are the bigots who insist people agree with the gay agenda.

btw

according to the Koran I am going to hell because I am an infidel. Where is the outrage? I am not calling for all practicing muslims to be sacked from their job because they believe I am going to hell because I think Mohammed was a false prophet.

Well done runner. I can't see a problem in any of that....