As I understand it, our state government is about to adopt regulations that would compel adoption agencies to place children for adoption or foster care with homosexual couples or individuals...
... and according to Delegate Bob Marshall, "Governor McDonnell can still weigh in on the... regulations and propose an amendment, but he only has 15 days from April 1 to act."
I just placed my call myself, and it was very simple.
In case you are wondering, the regulations in question read as follows:
The licensee shall prohibit acts of discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, disability, or family status to:The legality of such a regulation is in question since the General Assembly has repeatedly rejected laws making “sexual orientation” a “protected class.” However, Delegate Marshall comments,
1. Delay or deny a child’s placement; or
2. Deny an individual the opportunity to apply to become a foster or adoptive parent.
These regulations would not only constitute an endorsement of “parenting” by same-sex couples, but they would also force church-based adoption agencies to either violate their sincerely-held religious beliefs or withdraw altogether from the ministry of adoption services (emphasis added).In addition, Virginia state law reads, "The Governor may recommend amendments or modifications to any regulation that would bring that regulation into conformity with statutory authority or state or federal laws, regulations or judicial decisions."
Homosexual 'parenting' strikes at the very heart of the family and what 40 Days for Life is all about. Please pick up your telephone, and make a quick call to Governor McDonnell's office today encouraging him to weigh in on this decision, and amend the regulations to remove "sexual orientation" as a protected class, before it is too late!
Governor McDonnell's office: (804) 786-2211
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