adoption
LDS Social Services to halt adoption placements with Mormon families
By Jana Riess — June 18, 2014
The LDS Church says its decision to stop overseeing adoptions is not due to a refusal to place children with same-sex couples, but an overall decline in the number of babies available.
Archbishop’s pricey retirement home spurs giving backlash
By Mark Mueller — March 3, 2014
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) Parishioners, infuriated by Archbishop John J. Myers' addition to a lavish retirement home, say they’re cutting off contributions entirely or sharply curtailing them.
Katy Perry’s mistake * Brunei’s Allah ban * God’s Constitution: Religious Freedom Recap Feb. 24 – March 3
By Brian Pellot — March 3, 2014
Katy Perry destroys “Allah” in a music video, then dissolves the incident completely amid backlash. Brunei bans non-Muslims from using “Allah” and 18 other holy words. And Tom DeLay tells us Allah, A.K.A. God, wrote the Constitution. S/he just never got around to signing it.
Newark archbishop’s retirement home includes $500K addition
By Mark Mueller — February 17, 2014
(RNS) The new wing, now just a wood frame, will include an indoor exercise pool, a hot tub, three fireplaces, a library and an elevator, among other amenities, according to blueprints and permits.
Banned Valentines * Gay love * Hindu censors: Religious Freedom Recap: Feb. 10 – 17
By Brian Pellot — February 17, 2014
Valentine’s Day courts controversy in Tajikistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Indonesia. A flurry of states debate same-sex love and marriage. And a publisher in India pulls a prominent book on Hinduism after religious feelings are hurt. Don’t go breaking my heart.
Through snow, ice and cold, the March for Life will go on
By Natalie DiBlasio — January 22, 2014
(RNS) "We march because 56 million Americans never had a chance to experience snow," the March for Life's Twitter account posted Tuesday, referring to the estimated number of abortions since the 1973 Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal nationwide.
Evangelical adoption movement attacked…again
By Jonathan Merritt — September 24, 2013
The evangelical adoption movement is under attack, mostly from the left.
‘Burkini’ Compromise? * Pope Hearts Atheists * Dozen Muslim March: Religious Freedom Recap: Sept. 9 – Sept. 16
By Brian Pellot — September 16, 2013
Welcome to the Religious Freedom Recap, our weekly look back at the top stories and developments on religious liberty around the world.
Pakistan TV show gives away babies at Ramadan
By Richard S. Ehrlich — August 5, 2013
(RNS) A controversial Muslim scholar-turned-television-host has given away at least two abandoned babies during his live TV show in Pakistan, saying "it is real Islam" and not exploitation.
Mother Jones’ shameful attack on the Christian adoption movement
By Jonathan Merritt — April 18, 2013
A major publication attempts to pour cold water on the Christian adoption movement.
Taking an active role in orphan care: An interview with Johnny Carr
By Jonathan Merritt — March 8, 2013
The American Christian Church is at the cusp of an orphan care and adoption movement, and Johnny Carr is one of its most outspoken and influential proponents. In his new book, Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting, Carr tells readers that caring for orphans may look different than they assumed. He shares […]
Russell Moore: Why adoption is a ‘pro-life’ policy for evangelicals
By Adelle M. Banks — December 31, 2012
(RNS) Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, talked about why he has focused on adoption as a personal cause and a movement for evangelical Christians. By Adelle M. Banks.
‘Are you my mother?’ Sometimes, there’s no easy answer
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 11, 2012
(RNS) In a classic 1960 children's book, a baby bird toddles up to one critter after another asking, "Are you my mother?'' For some babies today, there's no simple answer -- biologically or legally. By Cathy Lynn Grossman / USA Today.
Missionary mom returns home with unexpected ‘gift’
By Adriana Janovich — June 13, 2012
(RNS) Most international adoptions are arranged through licensed agencies. Becky Morlock's situation was different; her son was given to her directly by his biological mother, and the case left her stranded in India as a missionary-turned-mom for almost four years. By Adriana Janovich
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