Australian Rugby League may have declared their support for marriage equality, same-sex couples and rainbow families, but one of the game’s biggest stars has declared his opposition.
The Wallabies superstar player Israel Folau has declared he’s not in favour of same-sex couples being allowed to wed.
“I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions. but personally, I will not support gay marriage.” posted to his Twitter account.
Fans of sportsman tweeted him back with a range of responses, many of them disappointed that he was making a public stance against marriage equality.
The rugby player has previously spoken about his religious beliefs, he was formerly a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and later joined the Assemblies of God Pentecostal church group.
I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions. but personally, I will not support gay marriage.✌❤🙏
— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) September 13, 2017
M8 if you want a group of people to have less rights than you, you neither love nor respect them. At least be honest about your belief.
— John Nicolay (@johnnicolay) September 13, 2017
Then don’t get gay married! Your opinion should not stop people living their own lives.
— Emma Rattenbury (@emmsyjane85) September 13, 2017
good on you. Vote yes folks are a bunch of sookies.
— Tony Fe’ao (@tonyfeao) September 13, 2017
Have lost respect for you today. Everyone gay straight, black white should have the right to marry who they love. #loveislove
— Katherine Grace (@Kaffy14) September 13, 2017
Unfortunately, Izzy the supporters of SSM don’t respect your right to have an alternative opinion on this issue. I respect your beliefs.
— Manly Accountant (@ManlyAccountant) September 13, 2017
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