Never, ever, believe that the progressive left actually believes in ‘separation of Church and State.’ That’s what they tell you to get you to disarm in this cultural war. In the meantime, they pass laws and programs, based on newly discovered ‘rights’ of the government, empowering the state to encroach into religious practice and belief. Don’t disarm. The 1st amendment was given to you by your forefathers, don’t let it go. Don’t lose it for your descendents, on your watch.
Hey, if anyone is still interested in talking about the OP, I’ve created a new thread with more in-depth information on the issue.
As for this little debate about equal employee rights, I actually don’t have a problem with any organization doing what they want, as long as there is FULL DISCLOSURE, completely read and understood, by the person being hired, regarding the ability of the organization to withdraw health care services at any time for any reason completely unrelated to job performance. If someone still wants to take a position with that employer, by all means, let them have at it.
[quote]Makavali wrote:
Actually, you know what? After reaading your posts again, I agree. Catholic institutions should enact whatever policies they want regarding their employees. Don’t cover anything that offends your religious sensitivities. Dig your heels in, keep up the good work.[/quote]
Thank you, Mak! That’s big stuff, right there.
Unfortunately I can’t use the valentine card I found for you now. Still, I’m glad we have Mak and Oleena’s support!
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Read John Ross’ book, Unintended Consequences.
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Are you secretly his lover or something?
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Makavali wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Read John Ross’ book, Unintended Consequences.
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Are you secretly his lover or something?[/quote]
Read his book and maybe you’ll find out.[/quote]
Timothy McVeigh gave it a shining review, can’t argue with that kind of publicity.
Not all is lost: Public backs Obama in birth control fight, poll suggests
[quote]ephrem wrote:
Not all is lost: Public backs Obama in birth control fight, poll suggests
running a government based on public opinion is little more than mob rule. It does not matter if 66% of people want the rights of the other 34% violated. It doesn’t matter if it’s 99% of people that want to violate 1% of the people. The constitution is the ultimate law of the land, not popular opinion.
Other countries call that democracry.
But would you be fine with one person dictating what’s a proper sexlife, and legislate accordingly?
[quote]ephrem wrote:
Other countries call that democracry.
But would you be fine with one person dictating what’s a proper sexlife, and legislate accordingly?
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/02/rick-santorum-contraception-birth-control-sex.html[/quote]
Your idea of Democracy is “mob rule” and robs people of individual liberty and freedom. Plain and simple, we are seeing every day as they try to further their agenda in our country.
Is this how you want your [state]government to interfere in your lives?
[quote]apbt55 wrote:
[quote]ephrem wrote:
Other countries call that democracry.
But would you be fine with one person dictating what’s a proper sexlife, and legislate accordingly?
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/02/rick-santorum-contraception-birth-control-sex.html[/quote]
Your idea of Democracy is “mob rule” and robs people of individual liberty and freedom. Plain and simple, we are seeing every day as they try to further their agenda in our country. [/quote]
Democracy is “mob rule” with the exception that minorities can’t be discriminated against by that rule.
Instead, you seem to be fine with an small elite deciding what is best for you; claiming to know what how you should live your life.
How is that freedom?
They can’t beat us. What are they going to do, raid homeless shelters and Catholic hospitals? Whatever. You better get lions. We’ve lived under the pagan roman empire, state Atheism, an Islamic supremacy. Obama has nothing. Ignore him.
Sloth,
You live a priviliged, sheltered and affluent life compared to most of the people on this planet.
You’ve never been persecuted for your faith. You’ve never had your rights taken away because of your faith, and seeing how religion in politics is becoming a huge issue, you probably never will experience any of the hardships you try to allign yourself with.
How insecure and fearful you must be.
[quote]ephrem wrote:
Other countries call that democracry.
But would you be fine with one person dictating what’s a proper sexlife, and legislate accordingly?
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/02/rick-santorum-contraception-birth-control-sex.html[/quote]
And no country on the planet has a democracy, for the simple fact it doesn’t work. The US was specifically designed to NOT be a democracy and to protect the individual from the public will.
And it is apparent that you have no idea how I stand on other issues, so you are going to make things up to suit your argument.