Foster/Adoption Laws vs Catholic Beliefs

[midwestcatholic1]

I might take a government job as a case worker for children in protective services and be involved with placing children in foster and adoptive homes, and I’m worried about how state laws concerning LGBT individuals might conflict with my Catholic beliefs. What would my responsibility be when it comes to following state laws allowing LGBT guardianship while not violating my conscience/going against the Church? Is it wrong or on par with condoning that lifestyle to place kids with them? How do I navigate this? Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[phil19034]

Honestly, if placing children with LGBT couples is going to bother you, you might want to consider not taking that job.

 

[JanSobieskiIII]

Sadly, this is the best advice. You can’t take a job knowing it may require you to violate your beliefs and then get mad when it’s required.

We need to get laws changed so that children aren’t placed within those kind of homes.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

What would my responsibility be when it comes to following state laws allowing LGBT guardianship while not violating my conscience/going against the Church?

If you take a job that involves following the state laws, you’re expected to follow the state laws.

If you don’t feel you can follow the law in good conscience, don’t take the job.

Simple as that.