Today, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed a lawsuit against
the federal government on behalf of Belmont Abbey College about the “Affordable Care Act” (aka “Obamacare”), that forces the College to violate its religious beliefs or pay a hefty fine.
the federal government on behalf of Belmont Abbey College about the “Affordable Care Act” (aka “Obamacare”), that forces the College to violate its religious beliefs or pay a hefty fine.
The lawsuit contests the recently issued Health and Human Services’ mandate
that requires thousands of religious organizations to provide
contraceptives and sterilization against their conscience.
that requires thousands of religious organizations to provide
contraceptives and sterilization against their conscience.
The Federal Government has issued waivers (thousands) for a variety of
special interest groups including McDonald’s and Teachers’ Unions.
special interest groups including McDonald’s and Teachers’ Unions.
However, the Federal Government (H.H.S) refused
to accommodate religious organizations.
The existing religious exemption is very narrowly defined.
to accommodate religious organizations.
The existing religious exemption is very narrowly defined.
It prompted the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to opine
that even Jesus’ ministry would not qualify.
that even Jesus’ ministry would not qualify.
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