Christian couple told they can't adopt due to their views on homosexuality.

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and the government doesn't get to deny people privileges because of their religious beliefs

They aren't being denied their beliefs. They can believe whatever the fuck they want. They are being denied access to children under state supervision because they are bigoted fuckers. I don't know how it works over there but in the States foster care families get a stipend for each kid....for some it becomes a going concern! There is in effect a contract between the foster and the state agency paying the bill.

Of course, over here, they'd gladly let shitheads like these two care for children while telling the gays that they were unfit.

I'll take the UK system any day.