The loss of the religious understanding of the human condition - that man is a fallen creature for whom virtue is necessary but never fully attainable - is a loss, not a sin, in true sophistication. - Theodore Dalrymple, Our Culture What's Left of It, p.53
the case of Israel Folau, who this week was sacked by Rugby Australia.
“Rugby must be inclusive of all,” said Rugby Australia’s CEO, Raylene Castle, adding “that Rugby Australia fully supports the rights of players to their own beliefs … People need to feel safe in our game regardless of their gender, race, background, religion or sexuality”.
It is the classic example of Orwellian Newspeak. We are inclusive but we are going to exclude anyone who does not share our (or our sponsors’) views. We want people to ‘feel safe’ regardless of their religion, unless their religion goes against something that we believe. Folau is considered to be guilty of the violence of hate speech and therefore his contract is terminated. Meanwhile players who have actually been violent and abusive continue with their contracts. Go figure.- - David Robertson, https://theweeflea.com/2019/05/20/i-hate-hate-speech/
The more men exercise their grace in duties of obedience, the more it is strengthened and increased; and the more men exert and put forth the fruits of their lust, the more is that enraged and increased in them; — it feeds upon itself. ~ John Owen @John_OwenQuotes
Q: What goes well with hip clothes and a voluptuous bank account?
A: Moth and rust. - Joshua D Jones@BlueCheezWhisky
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