What Does Your Religion Believe about Adoption?

Christian

Christianity is a popular religion throughout the world. But, when a Christian woman becomes unexpectedly pregnant, she may have feelings of shame and questions about how her Christianity affects her pregnancy options.

“IS IT WRONG TO GIVE MY BABY UP FOR ADOPTION IF I’M A CHRISTIAN?”

No, it is not. Only you are able to decide if adoption is “right” or “wrong” in your situation, but you can find peace in knowing it is not wrong according to your faith. Many Christians find that prayer, scripture and reflection help them to make their unplanned pregnancy choice.

“IS IT A SIN TO PUT A CHILD UP FOR ADOPTION?”

It is not a sin to place your baby for adoption. There is no mention in the Bible about adoption being a sin. Although many pregnant Christian women may feel like adoption is a sin, this is a sign that you love your child, and you want what is best for him or her. Many waiting Christian families can attest to the huge role that their Christianity has had in leading them toward adoption. If you believe that God is love and adoption is a loving act, then you can understand the Christian view of placing a baby for adoption.

“ARE THERE SCRIPTURES ABOUT GIVING A CHILD UP FOR ADOPTION?”

Adoption is mentioned in the Christian Bible several times. Many of those scriptures and verses use adoption as a metaphor for belonging in the universal family of faith. In context, adoption means you are loved by God.

You may also find comfort in knowing that several biblical heroes were adopted. Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, was adopted as an infant. Even Jesus was adopted — as, according to orthodox belief, Joseph was not his biological father.

That means adoption has been used by God to save nations and the world — and children who are adopted can clearly live meaningful, impactful lives.

“IS THERE A PRAYER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES CONSIDERING ADOPTION?”

There are countless Christian prayers for prospective birth parents and hopeful adoptive parents. Your best resource for prayers and Christian support for adoption is a trusted religious leader and a Christian church if you are comfortable with those experiences.

“ARE THERE BIBLE VERSES FOR CHRISTIANS GIVING UP A CHILD FOR ADOPTION?”

There are many verses of scripture in the Bible giving your baby up for adoption. Many Christian women and families who are considering choosing adoption find comfort and strength in reading Bible verses.

“WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN VIEW OF PLACING A BABY FOR ADOPTION?”

Turning to the Bible or to a trusted member of the Christian religion may help you learn more about Christian views on adoption. No one can tell you if adoption is best for you and your baby, but Christian support can help you to decide if adoption is the right path for you.

Remember, there are many Christian families waiting to adopt your baby. If you want your baby to be raised by parents who are Christian and will teach your child about Christianity, you can view as many Christian adoptive family profiles as you would like. If you find the perfect Christian parents for your baby, you can contact an adoption professional online to start your adoption process.

Buddhist

If you adhere to Buddhism, you may feel that placing your child in a prepared and loving home is the best way to stay true to your beliefs. Placing your child for adoption, as a Buddhist, with loving and ready parents is an action of kindness and love toward your child and toward yourself.

There are waiting adoptive families who are eager to adopt from a Buddhist woman and to raise your baby within the Buddhist teachings.

Roman Catholic

The Roman Catholic views on “giving children up” for adoption are the same as the views of any Christian religion. There are scriptures in the Catholic Bible that refer to adoption in a positive way, although at times it may not explicitly use the word adoption.

If you’re Catholic and want to “give up” a baby for adoption, you may ask your priest to refer you to the nearest Catholic Charities agency that is able to complete adoptions. If there isn’t a Catholic adoption agency near you, most secular adoption agencies work with Catholic adoptive families, so you can still choose Catholic adoptive parents for your child.

Hindu

In Hinduism, “giving a baby up” for adoption is similar to choosing adoption in any religious context. Although there aren’t any Hindu adoption agencies in the U.S., most secular, national adoption agencies will be working with a number of Hindu adoptive families. If you prefer to place your child with a Hindu family, this can likely be arranged by your adoption specialist.

Islam

As one of the most popular religions in the world, there are many Muslim women who may be facing an unintended pregnancy.

Here are some of the most common questions from pregnant Muslim women “putting a baby up” for adoption:

Some national agencies work with waiting, adoptive families who are Muslim, and there are several resources you can utilize for Muslim adoption.

You can contact an adoption professional at a national adoption agency to ask about any waiting Muslim adoptive parents they may be working with.

Choosing an Adoptive Family Based on Their Faith

Don’t feel obligated to work with a religious-affiliated adoption agency. But, if your spirituality and/or religion are very important to you for your adoption decision, you can view and sort profiles for waiting adoptive parents by religion online. Your adoption specialist can send you family profiles that match your preferences and religious considerations.

Through open adoption, you can have the opportunity to get to know your chosen family personally and talk about your shared religious views on raising your child.

Whether you’d like to share a common spiritual belief with your child’s future parents or you’d like your baby to be raised in a family with a certain faith, there are waiting adoptive families of every religion. You can start the process of a spiritual or religious adoption by following the steps below.

Learn more about how adoption works and how to get connected to a licensed adoption agency when you’re ready.