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Some of the reasoning may be odd as to why you would be turned down, rather than because of anti semitism. For example, I am Jewish but very open to other paths and will be raising my children to learn about different religions and cultures with Judaism as a base. I would have no problem if they choose to be Christian as long as its an informed choice. In fact, my husband and I have decided that if we adopt a black child we would take them to a black church (one a friend of mine goes to) so that s/he is part of the black community (very important here in GA where the KKK is alive and well and the race line is drawn with a thick magic marker). My husband is athiest but raised Lutheran. He has an actual hatred for Christianity and only luke warm feelings for Judaism and other religions. A couple didn't choose us because I am Jewish and they thought that I would 'force' religion onto the child but they were considering about us because DH is athiest and he would probably be more open to other religions or lack of. This thinking is flawed because, as I've said, I am the more open minded one. Also, they are vegan and thought since I am Jewish I must keep kosher (I don't) so that was considered a plus for us. How vegan and kosher equal the same thing, I don't know and I didn't ask. In the end they actually found a vegan, lesbian, Pagan couple LOL I guess there is someone out there for everyone.
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