Category Archives: Freedom of Religion

Top Ten Bogus Arguments In Favor of the HHS Mandate

I hate the fact that the attack on religious freedom by the current administration is forcing me to (probably) vote for the not Obama candidate. Voting none of the above is no longer an option. The American Catholic has a … Continue reading

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The Bishops Fight Obama for Religious Freedom

Well clearly I am not doing a very good job of blogging for lent.  Hey it is not easy being a DRE this time of year. Anyway while I was away from the internet the past few days, I missed … Continue reading

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Catholics Are Not Baptized in Vinegar

The Practicing Catholic reminds us that although we are fighting against an administration that  is denying the Church the freedom to practice our faith,  we are called to be joyful. “Joel and I often say that the “attitude” of this … Continue reading

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Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia: Pray and Fast for Religious Freedom

H/T Creative Minority Report and Neal Obstat.     We beg God for the preservation of our great and beautiful country, and of the freedom we have all enjoyed and been privileged to share with others.  The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia … Continue reading

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Obama Offers a (non) Accommodation to Catholics

During the last Presidential election campaign, my favorite deacon thought that Obama was an empty suit.  I was concerned that he was not an empty suit. My gut kept screaming danger, danger! Well, unfortunately, the President’s war on the Catholic … Continue reading

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Obama Care and Religious Freedom

My favorite deacon and I subscribe to the Wall Street Journal. It was a nice surprise to find an opinion piece by Cardinal designate Archbishop Dolan in the Op-ed section this morning. Excerpt “Coercing religious ministries and citizens to pay … Continue reading

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Freedom to Practice Religion Threatened in Alabama

From the Archdiocese of Mobile (H/T Catholic Culture)      Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, … Continue reading

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Health Insurance, Contraception, and Catholic Institutions

Another possible assault on Freedom of Conscience? The Wall Street Journal reports: By KATHERINE HOBSON A new report recommends that health-insurance plans offer women all forms of approved contraception without charging out-of-pocket fees. The report was released Tuesday by the … Continue reading

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Catholic Innkeepers Sued for Refusing to Host Lesbian Wedding

Deacon Greg has the scoop: A Vermont inn violated state anti-discrimination rules by refusing to host the wedding reception for two New York City women, the couple said in a lawsuit Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties … Continue reading

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The Church Persecuted

There is still no word of a Pardon for the Christian woman, Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan. Please pray for her and her family.

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