Religious Freedom and Contraceptives

Three weeks ago President Obama announced that employers healthcare plans were to cover all forms of contraceptives. He stated that this would be a big help to many everyday working American woman, that were paying out of pocket for birth control.

I personally had a  problem with this. I became really discouraged the more I talked to people that I came into contact with that seemed to find no wrong with President Obama mandate.

What about religious freedom?
Amendment 1, of the Constitution of the United states of America states:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

All employers health care will cover contraception. A employer with strong religious views, such as a church or a religious organization is suppose to feel good about offering this to there employees. The first amendment protects the right of religious groups from President Obama's contraceptive mandate.

Although President Obama has come out and said that religious groups with be exempt from this mandate, I believe this fight is not over. As a christian and a defender of our constitutional rights we need to keep our eyes and ears open for what is to come of our health care.

Sunshine Girl in Red