Wednesday,
9 March 2011
9 March
2011
British
Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly defended a court ruling which banned
a homophobic couple from becoming foster parents.
His comments came days after Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith also
backed the ruling against Eunice and Owen Johns, which stops them from
mentoring children and teenagers.
The couple, who are staunch Christians, believe homosexuality is immoral.
Speaking yesterday, Cameron - who held the first-ever lesbian and gay reception
at 10 Downing Street last summer – said Christians must be “tolerant and
welcoming” towards homosexuality, no matter what.
"This matter was decided by a court in the appropriate way and I think we
should rest with the judgment that was made," he added.
Naturally, the comments have sparked anger from religious communities.
According to the Daily Mail, former Tory Home Office
minister Ann Widdecombe said: "It is high time the Government was
'tolerant and welcoming and broad-minded' towards Christians.
"There
is no balance at all now – Christian rights have been all but wiped out. The
Prime Minister’s comments are extremely disappointing and ill-advised."