Israel Folau sets up crowdfunding page for legal dispute over homophobic social media posts
- The Australian rugby player has locked horns with the authorities declaring no one should be fired for their religious beliefs
- He had his contract terminated after calling for homosexuals, among others, to repent or face eternity in hell
Israel Folau has posted on Instragram a picture reading “Support”, with the caption detailing his financial woes as he seeks donations for his legal fees
In Folau’s latest post he said he has already spent AUS$100,000 (HK$540,440) fighting the case. In his latest post he said: “I am willing to do what it takes for this cause. But to continue I need to prioritise funding for my legal case. To those who believe in the right to practise religion without fear of discrimination in the workplace, here is my ask: Stand with me.”
Folau was on a four-year, AUS$4 million contract before the termination. He views his current legal case as bigger than just his own struggle.
“My faith is who I am and if I don’t stand up for it, what hope is there for a person of less resources who is discriminated against in the workplace?” he wrote.