GoFundMe axes Christian rugby star’s $500k fundraiser, showing need for alternative WonderWe
A popular fundraising website has canceled a fundraiser for a Christian rugby player who was fired for his religious beliefs about sexual sin, making the Christian-friendly WonderWe site even more relevant to social conservatives. Today GoFundMe shut down a webpage soliciting donations towards the legal fees of Tongan-Australian athlete Israel Folau. Folau was dismissed by Rugby Australia (RA) in May for social media posts his critics said showed hatred for people with same-sex attractions. The sports star is bringing a suit against RA, arguing that their decision was motivated by religious discrimination. Folau and his wife Maria , also a professional athlete, say that they have already spent $100,000 Australian ($70,000 US) on legal fees. A popular fundraising website has canceled a fundraiser for a Christian rugby player who was fired for his religious beliefs about sexual sin, making the Christian-friendly WonderWe ...