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Posted January 28, 2012 by Charlie Van Dyke in Town Square
Michael Clancy reports in The Arizona Republic that a handful of Roman Catholic bishops are at odds with the Obama administration "over new rules forcing employers to include access to contraceptives and sterilazation procedures in health-insurance coverage." The bishops claim this is a blow to religious liberty. Phoenix bishop Thomas Olmsted stated, "We cannot - we will not -comply with this unjust law." While individual dioceses are excluded from compliance with the ruling, other extended Catholic organizations may be forced to comply. So, the Town Square question:
Does this represent a blow to religious freedom or is the Roman Catholic church trying to force others to abide by its beliefs?
Does this represent a blow to religious freedom or is the Roman Catholic church trying to force others to abide by its beliefs?
Enzo Vargas wrote at January 30, 2012
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Denying their rights? That's absurd!
Shayna Abrams wrote at January 29, 2012
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I am confused by the question....by offering access to contraception and sterilization procedures does that mean that the ones offered are forced to utilize them?
Charlie Van Dyke wrote at January 29, 2012
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No. The issue is that the Roman church does not want to offer those services in their hospitals or to their employees. So, the questions is that while they have the right to exclude those services to their own employees, is it right for them to deny those services to non-Catholics.
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