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    The Australian‏Verified account @australian Apr 16

    Israel Folau says he is prepared to walk away from rugby union https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/israel-folau-says-he-is-prepared-to-walk-away-from-rugby-union/news-story/9fed464861b62d5446bdda1cedac8d38 … @IzzyFolau

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      2. Señor Goat‏ @Senor_Goat Apr 16
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        @IzzyFolau mate you're the best player we've got. We love watching you play with the Wallabies. No one's saying you need to change your beliefs, just more tact when you're speaking in a public forum. It would be the same in league or any other professional sport.

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      3. Ferdinand‏ @FerdinandAstair Apr 16
        Replying to @Senor_Goat @australian @IzzyFolau

        A Muslim player would never be asked to renounce his religious beliefs. He doesn't need to have more tact when speaking in public about his beliefs. Either we have religious freedom or not.

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      4. MickyD‏ @threadump Apr 16
        Replying to @FerdinandAstair @Senor_Goat and

        I can’t recall the last time Hazem El Masri called for gay people to burn in hell. Can you? His beliefs have always been respected, and he always returned the same level of respect. Izzy is a dickhead, regardless of his religious beliefs.

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      5. Señor Goat‏ @Senor_Goat Apr 16
        Replying to @threadump @FerdinandAstair and

        I think Izzy seems like a genuinely nice guy, I think his beliefs are fairly similar to a lot of religious people (which I don't share) I think the issue is how he chose to express himself. Regardless of his beliefs, as a Christian his primary job is to love everyone.

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      6. Ferdinand‏ @FerdinandAstair Apr 16
        Replying to @Senor_Goat @threadump and

        True. However love requires criticism, you can love someone and not agree with certain practices. Islamic clerics for instance critise the western way of life, yet still love Australia and are accepted regardless.

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      7. Señor Goat‏ @Senor_Goat Apr 16
        Replying to @FerdinandAstair @threadump and

        There's a difference between having an opinion and saying 'you're all gonna burn in hell'. A more diplomatic response would be 'i believe that's sin, however as I'm not God it's not for me to judge', see the difference?

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      8. Ferdinand‏ @FerdinandAstair Apr 16
        Replying to @Senor_Goat @threadump and

        Yeah lets start analysing what everyone says to make sure it's diplomatic and agreeable to everyone 😂.

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      9. Señor Goat‏ @Senor_Goat Apr 16
        Replying to @FerdinandAstair @threadump and

        When you're on multi-million dollar contacts, representing Rugby Australia, which, like all professional sports has inclusion and social media policies, and sponsors it's prudent to consider your public statements.

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      2. margie‏ @margiejoan64 Apr 16
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        People should be able to say what they want doesn't make them a bad person

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      3. Robo Tweeter‏ @omeagoz Apr 16
        Replying to @margiejoan64 @australian @IzzyFolau

        People should be able to respond to what has been said.

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      1. Charlie‏ @3234drt Apr 17
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        Keep going FOLAU, you are courageous and a REAL ROLE MODEL.

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      2. Jamie Hevia‏ @JamieHevia Apr 16
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        That was only one fraction of his story, hopefully people read the whole article at @playersvoice. Thanks for sharing @IzzyFolau

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      2. Diane Connolly‏ @amicus_AU Apr 16
        Replying to @FashNova @australian @IzzyFolau

        No one is forcing him to do anything. FFS

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      1. Darin Earwicker‏ @dearwicker May 8
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        Well if Australian rugby isn't going to do something about him, im out.

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      1. karis lopez‏ @ladyprydee Apr 21
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        The boss of Australian union should be sacked also folau

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      1. sjy‏ @sjy83725173 Apr 17
        Replying to @australian @IzzyFolau

        Seriously who give a stuff it’s his view & that’s fine, other people have other views & that’s also fine. What ever happened to free speech in this country, without people getting offended all the time. We are also allowed to speak our minds.

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