Action Item: Conscience Clause Legislation

Unfortunately my current volume of extra-blogging obligations prevents me from giving as much attention to this issue as it deserves. Simply put: it's important. Please spread awareness and take action!

The USCCB is asking Catholic blogs and websites to post these Web Ads:





Catholic Senators are being unreliable when it comes to protecting consciences in the U.S.:

Senator Coburn proposed an amendment to the budget bill that would keep the conscience clause in place and give health care workers protection from having to perform professional duties that violate their religious freedom, like abortions.

Only 9 Catholic Senators Support - 16 Reject

Finally, so we understand the philosophical/political dimension of the legislation, see Rich Garnett at Public Discourse: "How the No-Establishment Rule Does (and Does Not) Protect the Freedom of Conscience".