Christian Couple Refused Adoption in Britain

A Christian couple in Britain has been rejected for adoption of their two foster children after expressing concerns about the children being raised by a gay couple, according to The London Telegraph.

The foster parents had previously received good evaluations and had been praised for their care of the children.

When they learned the children in their care might be adopted by a gay couple, they were shocked and asked if it was a joke. 

They said that children need a mother and father.

Social services told the couple that their adoption request would not be considered, because the couple said they believe children require a "mummy and daddy." 

Officials told them their views about gay parenting were "concerning" and "could be detrimental to the long-term needs of the children."

The unnamed couple are now appealing the decision.

They insist they had "not expressed homophobic views, unless Christian beliefs are, by definition, homophobic."

"We are Christians and we expressed the view that a child needs a mother and a father. We expressed our views in modest, temperate terms based on our Christian convictions. We love everyone and we love the children and believe that they would benefit from the foundation offered by a mother and a father," they added.

Andrea Williams of the Christian Legal Centre, which is helping in their appeal, called the couple's viewpoint "lawful and mainstream."