GO, EWTN!

Last updated on: September 30, 2016 at 3:01 pm by Simcha Fisher

GO, EWTN! 2016-09-30T15:01:26-05:00 Simcha Fisher

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

I’m very proud to be working for one of the first lay organizations to strike back against the HHS’s unconstitutional mandate.

EWTN Files Suit to Block Contraception Mandate

In my circles, the talk has been about nothing but this issue; but for anyone who’s interested, the USCCB has a good summation of why Catholics, and even secular citizens who have a clue about the Constitution, are so upset about the mandate. I’m just copying the list here, but if you click on the headline below, you will see short, clear explanations of each item.

Six Things Everyone Should Know About The HHS Mandate

February 6, 2012

WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers the following clarifications regarding the Health and Human Services regulations on mandatory coverage of contraceptives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs.

1.The mandate does not exempt Catholic charities, schools, universities, or hospitals.

2.The mandate forces these institutions and others, against their conscience, to pay for things they consider immoral.

3.The mandate forces coverage of sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs and devices as well as contraception.

4.Catholics of all political persuasions are unified in their opposition to the mandate5.Many other religious and secular people and groups have spoken out strongly against the mandate.

6.The federal mandate is much stricter than existing state mandates.

As my mother says:

You don’t have to be a Catholic, or even a theist, to see this mandate as a deliberate attack on all religious people, and in fact on all people who believe in freedom of conscience! This is not a “left or right” issue. Many people who disagree strongly with the Church about the morality of contraception can see that now it may be the Catholic Church under attack, and later some other Church, or any group of people.

Here is a super easy way to contact your representatives, to encourage them to stand up for religious freedom:

Grassroots Action Center

You can just use the pre-written message, or you can write your own right into the form. It automatically inserts the name of the appropriate senators and congressmen in the salutation, and emails it to them — couldn’t be easier.

You can also sign a petition of protest, written by the indefatigable Frank Weathers, which goes directly to the White House.

I’m seriously disappointed that we haven’t heard a peep about this at our local church. Maybe this Sunday. What have you heard?

Uncategorized

Previous Post

February 9, 2012

Mama's Day: The Soundtrack

Next Post

February 10, 2012 Fight globally, be at peace locally

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Uncategorized

Select a Month November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What is the biblical view on telling the truth?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Use flattering words Lie to help others Speak the truth in love Stay silent always