WASHINGTON (CNS) – The U.S. bishops urged Catholics and “all people of faith” across the nation to observe March 30 as a day of prayer and fasting for religious freedom and conscience protection. The bishops announced the day-long observance in a statement titled “United for Religious Freedom” that was approved by the U.S. Conference of […]
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HHS Mandate and Religious Freedom
by Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk On Jan. 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a mandate placing First Amendment rights and religious freedom in the crosshairs. The mandate, as a provision of ObamaCare, requires “preventive health services” to be covered by all health insurance issuers and all group health plans. Those insurance […]
Can’t Be a Little Unconstitutional
by Stephen Kent A woman once was told where to sit on a public bus. A group of young people once were told where to sit in a public lunchroom. Many students once were told where they would go to school. Taken individually, these examples would have been unremarkable if solved locally. Rosa Parks would […]
Now Is the Time To Take a Stand
President Obama has managed to do what few others have. In one short, bumbling press conference, he galvanized members of the various faith communities into a united voice for religious liberty. At first, it appeared like the president was in the mood for a compromise on his mandate for health care coverage. It looked like […]
Religious Liberty Is Under Attack – Bishop Urges Laity to Respond to Unjust Law
by Ed Wilkinson On two separate occasions last week, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio spoke out forcefully against provisions of the new ObamaCare health plan that is gradually going into effect in the United States. In a letter that was read at all Masses on Sunday, Feb. 5, the bishop explained that “almost all employers, including Catholic […]
HHS Undermines Religious Freedom
by Congressman Bob Turner Last August, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule that requires private employers to provide free insurance coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptives. This mandate includes devices and drugs that have abortion-causing properties, including IUDs and the “morning-after pills” Ella and Plan B. The department offered a narrow exemption […]