A judge in Utah ordered for the removal of April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce's child citing that studies suggest it is healthier for a child to grow up in a heterosexual household. This decision is clearly based on personal religious beliefs and bigoted opinions. According to Boston University, same-sex couples are equal to heterosexual couples in parenting ability that gauges various standards of healthy living for children. The judge made a decision which is a direct violation of the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which describes no government entity, including a judicial decision, shall show favoritism toward or against any religion. This judicial decision which was not founded on scientific research was made on a personal discriminatory basis and should be overturned.



