Policies

Right now, most states have a lenient policy on gay adoption. Only three states- Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah prohibit adoption by homosexual individuals and couples. Another two or three states allow gay singles to adopt, but not gay couples. All other states seemingly do not have restrictions on gay adoption. Obviously, homosexuality is a touchy topic and state governments will try and careen around it if they can. However, I think if a couple more states ban it, it could cause a domino effect and many other states will follow.

It surprises me that many of the more religious states of the south have not banned gay adoption. Devout Christians and church groups are ultra conservative in their social policies and base their beliefs in accordance with the Bible. The Bible is against homosexuality, partly because it defies the sacredness of the coming together of a man and a woman. I am not surprised that Louisiana and Mississippi, two states of the deep south, have banned gay adoption completely. I am surprised however, that other religious states, such as Kentucky and Alabama, have not followed suit. Maybe states just don't see it necessary to ban this practice, because gays will travel to another state and adopt where it is legal.