Posted on 02/10/2012 5:30:23 PM PST by Rutles4Ever
I do hope this is real and not some hoax. Haven’t heard a thing about it on Fox (maybe it’s still too early).
Obama Epic Fail!
Yeah, they crawled into the sack with Satan, and then when he wants his due they get all moral and stuff.
Oh, it’s real. Follow the link above.
Not all of the bishops were on-board, but too many were. I say better late than never.
Catholic ping!
“Second, the President has announced some changes in how that mandate will be administered, which is still unclear in its details.”
It’s like a concientious objector during the Vietnam War. (the real ones,,,not the fake ones) They get out of serving because they don’t believe in violence, but then the govt. says they still have to buy the weapons for others to use to kill.
We wouldn’t even be having this discussion if we didn’t have a MARXIST for a pResident.
I'm not coming down off the mountain with the tablets here...but there is a reason why over the last 5,000 years and most recently in China and the old USSR, central planning and BIG GUBMINT has been the enemy of religious freedom. Statists want you to worship the STATE as God. They don't want any competition.
Thanks for posting the actual statement from the Bishops.
This is a good deal stronger than the earlier news stories reporting on it. They all quote that polite bit about its not being clear and that they will wait for more information.
But the rest of the statement is certainly strong enough, and it concludes with a determination to pursue a legislative solution to this fascist imposition on religions freedom.
Note also that it demands religious freedom for ALL who object to abortion, not just Catholic hospitals and schools. I hadn’t seen that in any of the earlier news reports. Very glad to see it here.
Correct. Weak statement. This “accommodation” should have been categorically and publicly denounced b4 Obama finished speaking.
As to this bishop Dolan, I suggest that instead of going to Rome to be promoted, that he check into a Catholic hospital to have a spine installed.
Both Dolan and the whore (Sister Carole Judas Ascariot Keehan) have given Obama ample political cover over this critical weekend. Disgusting and shameful.
If the Bishops hold their ground, this is good.
Obama didn’t do a damn thing but shift the unconstitutional rule from one party to another.
He is a wannabe dictator, and we have to fire his narrow ass in November.
Statists will take advantage of people of faith when it suits their purpose...then crucify them.
Next 0bama will force Jewish and Muslim schools to serve pork.
People of ALL faiths need to stand tall for religious liberty.
The unclear nature of Obama’s new plan is mentioned in this Bishops’ letter. They bring up the religious insurers for example. Then they also mention the need to address other non-profits as well as secular businesses who may have a need for a conscience clause waiver.
This brings to mind that many Catholic and Christian bookstores all over the country. These folks are usually lay people of faith. Why should they have to pay for medical care which is against their faith?
I think the bishops are wise to evaluate all the nuances of the entire issue. Notice how they are now raising the issue of legistlative action to address the religious concerns of everyone ion this country, not just the churches.
I feel much better after reading this response. I do not think they are going to cave under the Obama pressure. Notice again that they mention the fact that freedom of religion cannot be negotiated, as it is a fundamental right.
I W I S H it was for Constitutional reasons rather than their objection to an injustice directed at them.
I also wish they'd realize that without the USA they would face an existential threat they may not be able to withstand.
Two questions:
1. Did you read the statement?
2. Is English your first language?
Next he’ll want to have everyone fed by the government. After all, it’s necessary to health. Way more than contraception. We must be fed, and fed properly.
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