Every since the passing of the “Affordable Care Act” in 2010 by the Obama Administration, the issue of mandating that religious organizations, against their religious convictions, must comply with providing contraceptives and abortifacient coverage, among many other mandates, to their employees. The issue has rightfully risen to the Supreme Court in the case of the “Little Sisters of the Poor” case in that the current 8 Supreme Court Justice court, given the unexpected death of conservative Justice Anthony Scalia. The 8 person Supreme Court has telegraphed they may not roll over nor allow continuation of the mandate to this 175 plus year old religious organization in their quest of continuing service to the poor. The Supreme Court has signaled their consideration of Freedom of Religion as spelled out in the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This is “good news” and may indicate the generally 4-4 court, without Justice Scalia, may recognize and respect the 1st Amendment in preservation of liberty. Please click HERE to see more.
Dennis Crouch
President
Greene County Tea Party