I agree with the April 20, 2011 decision by the State Board of Social Services to uphold that faith-based agencies have the right, under federal and state law, to determine that their decisions are not in conflict with their religious beliefs. These religious beliefs include, but are not limited to, the traditional definitions of marriage and family life. Religious freedom should not be violated by forcing faith-based agencies to follow any law that is contrary to their beliefs. In addition, birthparents and adoptive parents hold these beliefs as well and should be allowed to work with their or any other faith-based agency that shares their beliefs.