Promoting family values through respect for life, ethical responsibility, and social cohesion were among the topics addressed in one of the main halls of the Chamber of Deputies during the “Family Day in Mexico” forum.
The event included evangelical pastors, representatives from various civil organizations, as well as academics and special guests, who discussed a range of issues to highlight the challenges currently facing Mexican society.
The host of the event was federal Deputy Asael Hernández Cerón of the National Action Party (PAN), who, along with Pastor Carlos Cebreros and other special guests, shared their views.
“We face the looming threat of losing our freedoms in Mexico. I have expressed on multiple occasions my concern about the negative impact this could have on society based on what we are experiencing across the country,” Hernández said.
In his presentation, the congressman expressed disagreement with abortion, adoption of children by same-sex couples, and same-sex marriage. He said his position is based on a vision of the family centered on the marital union of a man and a woman.
“I recognize that there are people with different opinions and that it is important to respect their rights and freedoms, as long as they do not affect the well-being of others,” the deputy added.
Referring to “trans children” and surgeries promoted at that stage to change sex, Hernández emphasized that children are too immature to make such significant decisions about their gender identity and their bodies.
Mexican laws have changed in recent years. In 2022, the Supreme Court of Justice declared unconstitutional the requirement that minors be 18 years old to request a new birth certificate reflecting a gender different from the one at birth.
The congressman stated that such decisions should be made when individuals are adults and fully able to understand the consequences of altering their bodies.
He highlighted the importance of providing support and guidance to minors experiencing gender confusion, which experts describe as a developmental crisis in adolescents, characterized by insecurity, instability, and difficulty defining their identity and place in society.
The PAN federal deputy expressed opposition to abortion, asserting that human life begins at conception and that every human being has the fundamental right to live.
As of March 2026, voluntary abortion has been decriminalized in most of Mexico (24 of 32 states), generally allowed up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Regarding adoption by same-sex couples and same-sex marriage, the opposition congressman’s stance is rooted in a traditional family vision, consisting of a man and a woman, a father and a mother. “This is the family structure most suitable for the healthy development and well-being of children.”
In Mexico, although adoption by same-sex couples is legally recognized nationwide, backed by the Supreme Court, its implementation can vary and still faces opposition.
Same-sex marriage has been legal and recognized in all 32 Mexican states since October 2022.
Despite its legality nationwide, statistics show a recent decline in the number of such marriages registered in recent years, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
Hernández Cerón also addressed ideological influence in education, arguing that “schools should not be used as spaces to impose specific beliefs. Education should be a space for learning, critical thinking, and the comprehensive development of students—not for manipulation.”
The educational program “La Nueva Escuela Mexicana,” implemented by the ruling party MORENA, has generated controversy and criticism over alleged left-wing ideological indoctrination and deficiencies identified in its textbooks.
The inclusion of “community knowledge” topics, including recommendations from shamans, has been criticized by many teachers as replacing scientific education. Critics also point to the promotion of a specific political ideology, including concepts such as “class struggle” and narratives about “oppression” associated with leftist socialism.
“My position is clear and firm: I reject these practices. It is necessary to take strong measures to protect children from violence and exploitation at all times,” Hernández said.
Pastor Samuel Noguera said it is essential to strengthen the family as a social foundation. He emphasized that when the family unit weakens, society as a whole experiences crisis and loses stability in every aspect.
“Values are born in the home. When the family fails, the impact damages all of society. Often, fathers and mothers, for various reasons, neglect leadership and guidance at home to teach, provide, and instruct. Many problems stem from this,” the pastor said.
Pastor Carlos Cebreros highlighted principles for restoring the family and the importance of defending life.
“Christians need well-prepared men and women to influence Mexican society and represent us in different spheres,” Cebreros said.
One of the key points he emphasized was engagement in politics, education, government, media, and business. “Christians must always be agents of change for the good of our nation.”
Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
