A Christian group is distributing a card which says the carrier does not want his or her children adopted by homosexuals in the event of their death.

On first glance, it looks like any other donor card.

But despite its innocent appearance, the motives of the publishers are more sinister.

The launch of the cards coincides with a debate in the House of Commons about whether homosexual couples should be allowed to adopt.

While more people are accepting that children need loving parents, whatever their gender or sexual orientation, others seem intent on stirring up more prejudice.

Not only will the cards support such views, they will also cause unnecessary pain to people who already feel discriminated against.

Gay and religious groups in Sussex have condemned these cards published by The Christian Institute.

The cards distract from what is a serious subject. Children need a loving, stable home - as any Christian would surely agree.