What is behind the statements of conservative Christians about homosexuals?
Fear!
The rigid legalism displayed by Israel Folau and his supporters is disguised homophobia.
The violent reaction of sportsmen in the NRL and AFL is fear of homosexuals.
Men have always been afraid that the boys will call them poofters if they associate with or support gay people.
But the AIDS crisis made this fear ten times worse.
AIDS is no longer a death threat - doctors can stop the HIV virus developing into AIDS and there is a pill that can protect you against HIV.
So disease and death are no longer excuses to persecute homosexuals.
But the fear of hell that persists in some Christian Churches still fuels homophobia.
Israel Folau claims that his actions are motivated by love.
But it is fear that motivates him.
I pray that God will show him that His Love does not discriminate.
God loves gay people as they are.
The passages in the Bible which appear to condemn homosexuality have been dealt with extensively.
Suffice to say that you will not find them in the teachings of Jesus.
So the last vestiges of homophobia in sports and in the Church will be overcome by the Love of God.
They will see that homosexuality is love.
And we will be free!
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