The dust is not settled in Australia. Some folk have taken bitter umbrage at the confidential settlement reached by Israel Folau and Rugby Australia. One of the more prominent, outspoken critics is ex-Rugby player, Peter FitzSimons. He remains incensed that anyone would be allowed to hold, let alone practice, Christian beliefs and doctrines in the twenty-first century.
Here is FitzSimons in full flight:
As one who has followed the issues closely since Folau first disgraced himself by putting up a post endorsing the view that gays are destined for hell, and who has written and ranted about it extensively, I am more aware than most of the damage he has done, the hurt he has caused. In the 21st century, his homophobic gibberish—you heard me—simply has no place. And it is no excuse that the gibberish in question is sourced from the Bible. I was hoping the court would confirm that, hence the dissatisfaction.Homophobic gibberish, eh. It is sad to see a once great rugby player sneering at the beliefs of others. It is sad indeed to see such sexist gibberish dribbling forth over the play ground. FitzSimons should know better. Well, he does know better, but we all love and energetically protect our own prejudices, don't we Peter.
FitzSimons, you see, is a grade A hypocrite.
