Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
By Geoff Thompson
Coordinator of Studies: Systematic Theology, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity
For many Christians, Israel Folau has become the talisman in the fight for religious freedom.
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The question remains, though – why have these issues, and not others, have become flashpoints? There are other equally provocative biblical teachings that don’t generate the same passions among Christians.
Imagine if a high-profile Christian sportsman, for instance, tweeted Jesus’ teachings about how difficult it will be for the rich to enter the kingdom of God (especially if it was paraphrased as “Hell awaits you”).
In this scenario, it is very easy to imagine a less fraught response from many Christians. Instead of wholeheartedly backing his stand against wealth, the athlete’s Christian supporters might demur on the issue, saying how the teachings on wealth need to be “interpreted” in their context.
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