‘Straight to hell’ Israel Folau causes stir by condemning homosexuals

Israel Folau’s views on homosexuality have again caused a stir when he said God’s plan for gays is hell, unless they repent.

The offending Instagram post from Israel Folau.

Wallabies star Israel Folau has again courted controversy by saying that God’s plan for gay people is: ‘HELL... Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God.”

His comment came on Instagram on Tuesday after he was asked by Instagram user Mike Sephton-Poultney ‘what was Gods’s plan for gay people?’ Hell, was his answer.

The comment comes six months after the devout Christian sparked controversy with his views on same-sex marriage, during the postal debate, when he tweeted, “I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions but personally, I will not support gay marriage.”

Rugby Australia told Fairfax Media that the star had removed the post which is in direct contravention of their 2014 inclusion policy, which reads:

“Rugby has and must continue to be a sport where players, officials, volunteers, supporters and administrators have the right and freedom to participate regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or religion and without fear of exclusion. There is no place for homophobia or any form of discrimination in our game and our actions and words both on and off the field must reflect this.”

The Waratahs are yet to make comment on the issue.