'A doctor has been removed from an adoption panel because she refuses to endorse applications by homosexual couples. [Even though she has recused herself from decision-making in the handful of cases where such adoptions are being considered - so where is the problem?]Dr Sheila Matthews, who is a Christian, was told that her beliefs on gay adoption were incompatible with equality legislation and council policies.
The paediatrician had asked to be allowed to abstain from all voting in cases involving same-sex couples.'
1] Such adoptions are wrong.
2] Even if you consider them to be right, to treat this doctor's conscience as being of no worth, make
s the authorities wrong anyway.
Northamptonshire County Council wins a LoonyTunesWatch coconut.
2] Even if you consider them to be right, to treat this doctor's conscience as being of no worth, make
s the authorities wrong anyway.Northamptonshire County Council wins a LoonyTunesWatch coconut.
I know that many Christians will want to be on such panels. Are they to be forced to be 'economical with the truth'?
Should they be?
Situation ethics?
We are talking about the lives of youngsters compared to a 'white lie'. Can Christians ever tell untruths in righteousness?
I don't know. I do not pretend to although I am always profoundly suspicious of 'The end justifies the means' philosophies.
