Australian rugby player Israel Folau has been found guilty of breach of contract by Rugby Australia for posting a Bible verse on homosexuality.
As Christian Headlines previously reported, Folau, who was contracted with Rugby Australia until 2022 and was paid over $1M a year, was fired for posting 1 Corinthians 6:9, warning that drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, and idolaters will go to hell.
Despite his termination, Folau requested a three-person independent hearing, according to the BBC. The hearing determined his breach of contract and will consider written statements from both parties before deciding Folau’s punishment.
Folau had been warned about his posts previously. “At its core, this is an issue of the responsibilities an employee owes to their employer and the commitments they make to their employer to abide by their employer’s policies and procedures and adhere to their employer’s values,” Raelene Castle, chief executive of Rugby Australia said.
The rugby player has since lost two of his major sponsors since the post. As reported by CBN News, both Land Rover and Asics have let go of his contracts. “We champion inclusivity and diversity,” Asics wrote in a statement. “While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media…
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