Following the fallout, New Zealand Catholic Church spokeswoman Dame Lyndsay Freer told the Herald she feels Folau's words are damaging to the Christian faith. Photo: APThe New Zealand Catholic Church has spoken out against controversial rugby star Israel Folau saying he has done a disservice to the church following his comments against homosexuals. "I feel very sorry for what Israel Folau has done. God is a God of love and compassion and that's the God Jesus always points out. However on Monday, Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki defended the Bible, questioning those who claim it contains elements of hate speech.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2019 06:11 UTC