Rugby star Samu Kerevi was called out for "offending" his fans with his Easter post in which he wrote, "I love Jesus".
The 25-year-old Queensland Reds captain caused controversy when he shared a Bible verse on his Instagram account on Easter Thursday.
Sharing a photo of himself taken at a recent match, he wrote: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
He added: "Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross for me. I love you Jesus."
Kerevi's post received mixed reactions. Some fans supported him while some questioned whether he would publicly declare his support for gay Australians in the same way.
One fan wrote: "I know a lot of gay kids and adults in our sport would love to hear a rugby leader like you say you love and respect them for who they are - are you willing to endorse that message?"
In a sarcastic post, Kerevi later ''apologized'' to his fans for upsetting them with his Easter post.
In the post, the Fijian-born sport star wrote " I apologize to anyone that I have offended in giving praise to our God on a weekend that we take off to celebrate his sacrifice for you and I".
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bro thanks more for the apology. it will sound even worse to the hater of the cross .lol I LOVE JESUS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woow...am even short of words, this guy is a real lover of CHRIST...WHAAAT even the apology more Glorious than the real post. these reminds me of Shdrack n Abednegos story...praise be to Jesus.
The response is most appropriate......He did not deny given praise to his maker as he did previously.........Moreover, the apology is more demeaning to whoever thinks it is an apology........... HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS IN A BELIEVER'S EAR........meaning in the ear of the unbeliever, it is bitter, ***barred word***, abomination etc...... Thumps up Samuel!!!
Perfect apology response. He still stands by his praise to God and Jesus Christ and simply says sorry to anyone who is offended by that.
What nonsensee!!! If he does not believe in gay, should he declare support for it? Can't we say what we believe anymore? And why did he apologize?
Is it not strange that people are agitated when the name JESUS is mentioned? In the post, the guy didn't say anything offensive to these MENTALLY DERANGED creatures. Has it now become offensive to praise your God or what you believe in? They really must accept that their life-style WILL lead them down the abyss without recovery. Sadly even ANNIMALSS know the right way of living.
Lord Jesus!You Are Great and Reigns Forever!!
I am so proud to read this of you. I love Jesus...The message of the cross is offensive to the unrepentant without reason. I celebrate you dear brother for standing firm to what and who you believe. God bless you.
Bravo, brother. You didn't force anyone to read your post. By the way, you're praising your Lord Jesus Christ. This has absolutely nothing to do with gays. Christians don't hate gays, we only disapprove of their lifestyle. Yes, the message of the CROSS is offensive to those who are perishing. If you had posted a joke or a political statement the world would have applauded you. A true follower of Jesus can't be politically correct when it comes to expressing your faith. The world hates the Gospel because it convicts them. I salute you, brother Samu, because you're not ashamed to mention the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Stay blessed.