Written by Don ByrdOne of the most outspoken plaintiffs challenging the contraceptive mandate on religious liberty grounds is asking the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear its case and rule by July 1, before fines begin to pile up.
Written by Don ByrdOn Monday, Representative Diane Black (R-TN) introduced the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013, H.R. 940. This bill would amend the Affordable Care Act to exempt all employers and organizations from the contraception mandate if they have a religious or moral objection. The Tennessean reports conservative Tony Perkins, the head of the Family Research Council, believes the bill should be attached to other legislation for leverage.
Written by Don ByrdMembers of the U.S. Congress have filed a brief with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was intended to protect corporations like Hobby Lobby from government restrictions like the contraception coverage requirement in the Affordable Care Act.
Written by Don Byrd
A 3rd Circuit decision released Friday declined to halt the Affordable Care Act for Conestoga, a for-profit secular corporation.
Written by Don Byrd
The reviews are mostly positive regarding the contraceptive coverage rules proposed Friday by HHS. Here is a brief roundup:
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.