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Gay and Lesbian Adoption
Gays and lesbians can raise and love children just as well as any other person. What right is it for anyone to deny a child a loving home just because the adopters are gay or lesbian? ...
In Fort Worth, Texas the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages gays and lesbians who want to start a family, says a pastor of a primarily gay church (Jackson). ... Ken Ehrke, senior pastor of Agape Metropolitan Community Church states that, “This is a huge issue today; the desire to start families is just as strong in gay and lesbian relationships as it is in heterosexual relationships” (Jackson). ... On the other hand the academy believes that there is no proof that children raised by gay parents are harmed (Jackson).
There are several organizations that support gay and lesbian adoption. ... Randy Ball, from Florida, disagrees with gay and lesbian adoption. ... ” Randy Ball also feels that gay lifestyle is a dangerous lifestyle for children to live in. ... ” Of course, that kind of finding can also found in many heterosexual relationships as well not just gay and lesbian relationships. ... The alternative would be to put the child up for adoption.
Approximate Word count = 932
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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