Obama Runs Up White Flag In His War On Religion?

Posted by The P/Oed Patriot

It would seem that Obama has possibly been defeated in his war on religion, maybe (but not really).

According to an article on CBS News, Obama is now backtracking on his birth control mandate for religious organizations:

“After weeks of growing controversy, Obama backed off a recently announced requirement for religious-affiliated employers to provide free birth control coverage even if it runs counter to their beliefs. Instead, workers at such institutions will be able to get free contraception directly from health insurance companies.

“Religious liberty will be protected, and a law that requires free preventive care will not discriminate against women,” Obama said in an appearance in the White House briefing room.

“I understand some folks in Washington want to treat this as another political wedge issue. But it shouldn’t be. I certainly never saw it that way,” Obama said. “This is an issue where people of good will on both sides of the debate have been sorting through some very complicated questions.”

Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, head of the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops, said the changes were a “first step in the right direction.” But he also said there were too few details to know whether the changes addressed the church’s objections.”

 

 

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