Analysis: The Roman Catholic Church is being directly persecuted. There have been many accounts of President Barack Obama unequivocally and precisely addressing the ways of the Catholic Church and disregarding the beliefs of them. Bishop Alexander K. Sample stated that the government is, “denying to Catholics our nation’s first and most fundamental freedom, that of religious liberty”. Private Catholic organizations are going to be shut down as of August if they do not support abortaficents. This includes Catholic funded charities, motherhood centers, insurance companies, and hospitals. It seems that in quest to create a liberal America, President Obama is forcing people to conform; specifically the Catholic Church.
Early Americans (puritans) came to America to escape the religious persecution forced unto them by the Catholic Church in Europe. It seems that the tables have turned and the Catholic Church has become something of deserving little respect and acknowledgement. The government needs the CC's support of hospitals, etc. Although there is a "religious exemption", it has specifications that are impossible to be met. They must qualify as a "religious employer", meaning their entire job has to do with their religion, only employ people who coincide with their religion, and serve people who only associate with that religion. Whether or not the CC would qualify for this exemption is still up for debate.
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How can he force the catholic church to fund abortions?
ReplyDeletewell, the catholic church has many private-funded organizations such as hospitals, insurance groups and things like that. since there are government funds being given, the government expects those charities and organizations to disregard their opinion and do what the government wants!
DeleteThis was very informative. I didn't know much about Catholic churches or their issues. It had a lot of information. Good Job ! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree president Obama is making the wrong desicion in this part. It is not right to force someone to fund something they dont beleive in. I loved the blog, and maybe you could expand on your opinion and expiriences a bit more
ReplyDeletethank you! i'm going to work on adding more of my opinion. i was a bit reserved because i didn't want to portray myself as a maniac against the government. simple facts, that's all.
DeleteI'm almost scared to even commment on this, eh. This very informing, I am ignorant to the catholic community and their beliefs. In a way I do not feel that I am in any position to comment on this. Like this blog opened my eyes and kind of helped me look at things from a different perspective, other than my own. I do not necessarily agree with what our President is doing to the Catholics but yeahh....
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you showed a different side to the issue. I'm not catholic so i don't really know what's going on or how it truely impacts you guys, but I do feel that it's wrong to force religions to change their beliefs. Everyone has the right to practice their own religion so no one should try to take that away not even the president!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Church has been very verbal when in concerns choice, but we live in America and are ALL guaranteed freedom and choice, even if it's not consistent with religion. The First Amendment protects that too.
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