Israel Folau had initially suggested the fires were a punishment from God for legalising same-sex marriage and abortion. Photo / Facebook
Months after Israel Folau disturbingly linked the Australian bush fire crisis to God's punishment for legalising gay marriage, the former Wallabies star has had a change of heart.
Folau broke down in tears at the Church of Jesus Christ in Sydney when speaking about the bush fires after previously telling
worshippers that the fires were a result of God's same-sex punishment.
The long sermon Folau shared on Sunday showed him tearfully begging people to turn to God to help during this crisis.
"We look around, we see certain things that are happening around the world. Famines, earthquakes, wars, rumours of wars," Folau said as he took multiple breaks to wipe his eyes.
"Look at this country here and all these devastating bush fires that have happened. I see on the news there are a lot of people out there saying all the things that they've lost and it's been a tragic event for this country".
