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A qualified couple denied the right to help foster children in the state of Massachusetts is challenging the state’s discriminatory program in court.
The news of the case involving Mike and Kitty Burke comes from Becket.
The organization confirmed the fight was in court in Massachusetts recently, because of the state’s decision to ban loving couples from welcoming children into their home.
The Burkes, faithful Catholics, wanted to foster, and adopt children.
“Even though Massachusetts has a foster care crisis, state officials refused to let the Burkes foster any children in the state because of their religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality. With the help of Becket, the Burkes are asking the court to ensure that qualified families are not punished for their religious beliefs and that vulnerable children are given a loving home,” the legal team explained.
“Our state’s children deserve better than to be put in hospitals and office buildings rather than in safe, loving homes,” the couple said in a statement released by their lawyers ““We pray the court stops Massachusetts’ campaign against vulnerable children and the many religious couples like us who wish to care for them.” Continue reading…
