Thursday, March 3, 2011

A Great need

I was forwarded an email today from my friend, Jason Koerner about a couple in the UK that have unselfishly fostered many kids over the years. In case you didn't know, I've been a foster parent for around 6 years. We adopted our 6 year old just as she turned 1 year old. We currently have a 4  year old girl that we (God willing) will get to adopt after 15 +months in our home. The email/ story goes, this couple who happen to be Christians have... wait for it....been teaching their foster children Christian beliefs and the truths of the Bible. As opposed to what soceity is consistently allowing to become "acceptable" behavior and morals.
A Judge in the UK is ruling that Christian Adoptions won't continue due to this type of Christian teaching, specifically the discouragement of Homosexuality and that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The judge or court ruled as it were,  can mandate to Foster parents what morals should be taught in their homes. Specifically asking Foster parents to teach positive views on homosexuality.
As a Christian myself, it is not up to me to judge other people's behavior or morals. However, there will be someone who will one day judge all of us whether we like it or not. But, this, believe it or not is not the point of my blog tonight. The point is; are there more Foster parents than Foster kids needing homes now? Nah baby nah. Are these ridiculous rulings going to prohibit kids from getting love from families or people that are willing to give it? Probably.
 Being a foster parent can be a remarkably rewarding experience for the child and you. If you have any interest in this, I encourage you to proceed with it.  It's all about loving the child, and giving them a foundation they have never had.

Here is a link to the story.

 mohttp://www.focusonlinecommunities.com/blogs/Finding_Home/2011/03/02/will-christian-adoption-be-bannedrals

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