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Opposition to the Mandate

1/31/2012

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So I came across this on my Facebook page through several Catholic friends of mine.  The newsfeed was buzzing with this picture, so I followed a link to the page that originated it.

Considering that I, too, am appalled by this ridiculous mandate, I willingly reposted my support of the opposition to my page.

In the past, I've used Facebook as a means to inform folks about everything from politics and social issues to zombie make-up and adorable kittens.  As my husband became increasingly embarrassed by my outspoken tirades (usually of the political / religious variety), I had agreed to abdicate my "soapbox" (his words, not mine) in order to make him feel less embarrassed by his outspoken and passionate wife.


However, with the advent of this threat against the faith that I hold dear, I reasserted my rightful place as Newsfeed Nancy, willfully blasting my opinion to anyone who would hear me.  A few friends commented, a few more messaged me, and one actually left a nasty note on my wall that I had to delete (my mother, nephew or young cousins could've seen it - eeps!). 

Anyway, the prevailing consensus with these comments (both in the thread and the messages sent to my inbox) was that this wasn't a big deal and the government wasn't actually trying to force anything on anyone.  Catholics could simply "not take advantage" of birth control and all would be well.

*Sigh*

It would force the Church to pay for the option... it's akin to forcing us to buy a gun for someone we know aims to kill a child.  After all, the Church doesn't only hire practicing Catholics. 

Besides, this is about forcing us to participate in something that goes against everything we teach. This isn't as simple as just "preaching against" birth control or suggesting folks not "take advantage."

We'd still be footing the bill for abortions (abortifacients). That is against the Catholic faith, and to be forced by a government into abiding by such a thing is against the 1st Amendment.

Much as in other countries, it would force Catholic institutions to shutter as opposed to stoop so low as to adhere to this grave offense.

My belief is that is part of our government's intent, anyway. They were successful with Catholic adoption agencies that refused to cater to homosexuals, in Germany with the entire Church for refusing to marry homosexuals, and now they're attempting it here through subversive laws that aim to cripple our institution in the eyes of everyone else who doesn't seem to think there's anything even remotely wrong with their actions.

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_"It's not a big deal" they say. "It's just birth control" they say. Yeah, and already look at the wide-reaching consequences of this being "not a big deal." And if they're willing to start with an issue "so small" that reaches its tentacles out so far, what next? I shudder to think of the rights they are eying to siphon from us next...

And again, by "us" I don't simply mean Catholics. I mean anyone with the intelligence and decency to realize we're being quietly bent over a barrel to feel the steel end of someone's rifle up our behinds...

And again, the Catholic Church doesn't only cater to Catholics - they serve non-Catholics, too... and as the Catholic institutions shutter as they refuse to be a party to this nonsense, there are going to be a ton of people who lose their jobs and even more people who go without healthcare / education / work that they would otherwise have access to.

If Obama had stuck by his promise to allow religious institutions a pass on paying for this stuff, I wouldn't be opening my mouth against him. But since he went back on his word, and is now opening the door to all sorts of persecution against us for simply living our faith and not expecting to pay for things that go directly against it... he should be absolutely ashamed of himself. This goes against the 1st Amendment... DIRECTLY. Shameful.

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Recovering Lutheran link
2/1/2012 01:26:10 pm

Who says the pro-choice movement doesn't believe in freedom of choice? You have the right to agree with their ideas and accept their leadership, or perhaps you will align yourself with their ideas and accept their leadership, or you can even choose their ideas and accept their leadership. You could endorse their ideas and accept their leadership, promote their ideas and accept their leadership, or expound their ideas and accept their leadership. Talk about a wide range of choices!

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Gina link
2/1/2012 02:29:45 pm

I honestly am not entirely sure what your comment is aiming at. It seems to be tongue-in-cheek as in "Yeah, a fat lot of choices we've got there in simply biting the bullet and going along with whatever you say."

Is that correct?

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Recovering Lutheran link
2/1/2012 04:23:18 pm

Yes. The pro-choicers will defend to the death your right to agree with them.

At any rate, those who are trying to force the Catholic Church (or any other church, for that matter) to provide contraception, abortion, or other practices abhorrent to their beliefs bear the responsibility if hospitals are forced to shut down and services to the poor are stopped. Despite what some secularists believe, the demands of Caesar (meaning human authority) do not trump God's authority.

Gina link
2/2/2012 01:17:38 am

Thanks for the clarification - I've been reading things so wrong today... ha ha. Darn intonation! :)

Anyway, though I agree with your statement, I certainly got another dose of just how perverted that ideology is yesterday.

A friend of mine willingly allowed me to be openly ridiculed by someone simply because she agreed with his stance and not mine. Mind you, I articulated myself quite responsibly (as is typical), and yet the ad hominem remarks he tossed out in an attempt to "make a mockery" of me were A-OK and deserving of defense. *Smacks head against desk*

It's amazingly sad when you think about it. I honestly pity both of them for such incredible lack of decency and common sense.




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