Catholic adoption agencies in Britain could avoid obeying the Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs) by making use of what is being called a “loophole”.  The SORs apply only to government-funded entities.  It may be a loophole to some, but others would see it as simple common sense. Stop accepting public funds already.

Roman Catholic adoption agencies could break away from the state to avoid being shut down under gay rights laws.

Agencies could continue to refuse to place children with gay couples if they stop taking money from the Government and become a private body, it has emerged.

I like that: “It has emerged”.  You mean it used to be a deep, dark secret?

Equalities Minister Meg Munn admitted the nine Catholic adoption societies in England would be released from the demands of the Sexual Orientation Regulations if they forego cash from state-run social services and instead rely entirely on collections from supporters.

The announcement caused speculation that the Catholic Church could launch an appeal to England's one million Catholic churchgoers to make up the £10million agencies get from local councils.

Go for it!  It sounds like a no-brainer to me, but Catholic officials are still thinkin’ about it.

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, leader of Catholics in England and Wales, who in January threatened to close the adoption agencies, said "it remains to be seen" what the church will do now.

Is this hesitancy a reflection of the extent to which Britons, including church agencies, are accustomed to wallowing in the public trough?  If so, my humble suggestion is: Get over it.  The SORs demonstrate the extent to which government has turned against the church, so perhaps it’s best for British Christians to start making their own way.

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