Have you ever typed a word into a search engine and received a response, “Did you mean___?” followed by an alternative spelling of the word you entered.

Apparently, that’s been happening to folks who typed “abortion” into Amazon’s search engine. The prompt responded, “Did you mean adoption?”

In an Associated Press article, Amazon.com spokeswoman Patty Smith explained that “Adoption and abortion are the same except for two keystrokes” and that they’re also somewhat related terms. People who search for “abortion” also often search for “adoption.”

The person who submitted the complaint commented that the prompt demonstrates bias against abortion because it doesn’t work... more

Part 2, Continued from previous post

In part 1 of this post, I summarized a New York Times article that explained what Putative Father Registries are and how they do and don’t work.

The article points out some of the inconsistencies and loopholes within our paternity and adoption “system” – specifically, the rights that fathers have (or should have). Pregnant women can choose whether to abort their child or parent their child without informing the father.... more

Part 1: Putative Father Registries

Memo to men: If you’re having unprotected sex, you’d better register that fact with your state.

According to an intriguing article in the New York Times, about 30 states have registries – called putative father registries – for unwed fathers (FYI, putative means “supposed” or “generally regarded as such”).

In plain English, if a man suspects that his sex partner may be pregnant... more

Jody Moreen, one of adoption.com’s forum hosts, is “resurrecting” the Christian Adoptee Fellowship forum, which has been inactive for about a year.

You can find the group at www.christianadoptions.com. On the Home page, click “Protestant” in the list of denominations from the “faiths” index on the left side of your screen. Then click on “Christian Adoptee Fellowship.” (There are also forums for Christian Adoptive Parents and Bethany Christian Services, in case you’re interested in those).

Jody is editor of Adoption Blessings Newsletter and she also hosts a Yahoo! group called Adoptees Christian fellowship,... more

Continued from the previous post

Amy Angel Goes Home: A Heavenly Tale of Adoption Kathleen Lathrop Illustrated by Erik Bakke Ages 3-9

Reviewers say this book is most appropriate for children adopted as infants. The reviewers agreed that this book’s purpose is to promote adoption as part of God’s plan to create families.

One reviewer, a birth mother... more

I did some homework and discovered several Christian-themed adoption books for children. I have not yet read these books; the information below summarizes various reviews I read.

A Blessing from Above by Patti Henderson (mother of two adopted sons) Illustrated by Elizabeth Edge (adoptee) Picture book for kindergarten – grade 2

This Little Golden Book tells the story of Momma-Roo, a kangaroo... more

Part 2: The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere

Although this is the third novella in the series (The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing are the first two), you can just as easily read it as a stand-alone book. And even though it has “Christmas” in the title, The Christmas Hope is an enjoyable (and quick, and inspirational) read any time of the year.

The first two titles were revamped... more

Part 1: Even Now by Karen Kingsbury In this novel about the long-term ramifications of unplanned pregnancy, adoption is a sub-theme, mentioned primarily as the main characters’ alternative to becoming teen parents.

However, and this is a big however, this novel deals extensively with the emotional upheaval and conflict that occurs within families when teenagers get pregnant. There’s the moment when the young woman... more

One of my fellow bloggers (Julie from the Step Parent Adoption Blog), alerted me to an Associated Press story which explains that the Boston Archdiocese’s Catholic Charities will no longer provide adoption services because of a state law that allows homosexuals to adopt children.

"A threat to religious freedom" Saying they’ve encountered a dilemma they cannot resolve, the... more

Part 4 of 4 Continued from the previous posts

Please acquaint yourself with the details of this case by reading the first three posts in this series: Court Case Illustrates Problems with Independent Adoption The Kilmer Adoption Case, Part 2 Reflections on the Christine Kilmer Case, Part 3

"We can help" In the article... more