The "Me too" movement has been an interesting scenario where the insinuation of impropriety via social media, with no proof or legal proceedings has been enough to impact careers, in some case severely.
This is an interesting one. Israel Follau is quite religious, borderline fundamentalist. He considers homosexuality a sin according to the bible which is probably technically correct, but puts him on the same page as fundamentalist Christians and most Muslims. Opposite to general societies views.
He recently put a post on his personal Instagram account saying that a group of people will go to hell unless they repent and find Jesus.
The group was
Drunks
Adulterers
Liars
Homosexuals
Fornicators
Thieves
Atheists
Idolaters
(I messed up the order, not deliberately)
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-u ... 51d6b.html
Seems a fair proportion of Nicks is going to hell
He plays Rugby Union. The main sponsor of Rugby Australia is Qantas, who's CEO is gay. It seems as though RA is about to tear up Folau's contract and sack him for the comments.
On one hand I think that's fair enough, he was warned about this previously. believe what you want but don't put it out there.He's upset the major sponsor and got a lot of people baying for his blood so RA needs to act for their own reputation.
On the other hand, I'm interested in other opinions, particularly David's.
Does that qualify as hate speech? If so, is Rowan Atkinson's devil skit hate speech?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrwIs10XvKA
Should RA issue a statement saying that Folau's opinions do not reflect those of RA but they support his right to hold those opinions or should they sack him?
Should the employer butt out of their employees personal life or, does this impact the employer too much?
Thoughts?
