Comments on: Statement on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding the HHS Mandate http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/ Thu, 16 May 2013 18:52:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Donnie Schenck http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-120584 Donnie Schenck Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:19:16 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-120584 Your Excellency: While the alarm has been sounded on the immorality of keeping our old health insurance under the new system, Pope Benedict XVI has given us two very good options: (1) Collaborate with one of the three Protestant health-sharing minsitries, or (2) Form our own "parish-based minsitries." http://www.sosuchouki.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-will-not-leave-you-orphans-jn-1418.html Asking Your Excellency's Blessing, Donnie Schenck Your Excellency:

While the alarm has been sounded on the immorality of keeping our old health insurance under the new system, Pope Benedict XVI has given us two very good options: (1) Collaborate with one of the three Protestant health-sharing minsitries, or (2) Form our own “parish-based minsitries.”

http://www.sosuchouki.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-will-not-leave-you-orphans-jn-1418.html

Asking Your Excellency’s Blessing,

Donnie Schenck

]]> By: Mary Mahoney http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-119618 Mary Mahoney Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:12:18 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-119618 Just wanted to say thanks to Paul W, a reformed Presbyterian who wanted to point out that there are many Protestants who oppose Abortion and the HHS mandates. In the early years of this struggle after Roe v. Wade, and now, if we would enter a state legislature or other area of struggle, we would scan the room or rally and find you there. We learned to look for you, our Christian Brothers and Sisters, and took joy in your presence. It's your fight, too, as you are saying. Thanks for making your voice heard on this issue. We are glad you are out there fighting the fight in places we can't reach. God Bless you profoundly. And think of His Eminence Cardinal Dolan as a friend. He will profit from your prayers and ideas. In Christ, Mary Just wanted to say thanks to Paul W, a reformed Presbyterian who wanted to point out that there are many Protestants who oppose Abortion and the HHS mandates. In the early years of this struggle after Roe v. Wade, and now, if we would enter a state legislature or other area of struggle, we would scan the room or rally and find you there. We learned to look for you, our Christian Brothers and Sisters, and took joy in your presence. It’s your fight, too, as you are saying. Thanks for making your voice heard on this issue. We are glad you are out there fighting the fight in places we can’t reach. God Bless you profoundly. And think of His Eminence Cardinal Dolan as a friend. He will profit from your prayers and ideas. In Christ, Mary

]]> By: John Heverin, PhD. http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-119596 John Heverin, PhD. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:17:55 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-119596 Thank you for your continued efforts! Thank you for your continued efforts!

]]> By: David http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-119110 David Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:31:23 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-119110 I am disappointed that the Bishops still continue to oppose the administration's repeated attempts at compromise on the question of contraception coverage. It's particularly disappointing to see the Bishops sticking to the argument for an exemption for for-profit employers (the so-called Taco Bell exemption, named after a statement made by USCCB Associate General Secretary Anthony Picarello). Do the Bishops really want to make this particular argument? Such a religious liberty argument cannot be limited to the religious liberty of Catholic employers or non-Catholic employers who also oppose contraceptive coverage for their employees. If the Bishops are successful in making this case, what is to stop an employer who is a Jehovah's Witness from denying coverage for blood transfusions for his or her employees, given that such transfusions are against the teachings of that faith? What is to stop a Christian Scientist employer from denying health care coverage to their employees altogether? For that matter, what is to stop a segregationist from making a religious liberty argument against serving minorities in his or her establishment? It's a very slippery slope the Bishops are embarking on here. I would urge the Bishops to reconsider their continued opposition to the administration's compromises on this issue. I am disappointed that the Bishops still continue to oppose the administration’s repeated attempts at compromise on the question of contraception coverage. It’s particularly disappointing to see the Bishops sticking to the argument for an exemption for for-profit employers (the so-called Taco Bell exemption, named after a statement made by USCCB Associate General Secretary Anthony Picarello). Do the Bishops really want to make this particular argument? Such a religious liberty argument cannot be limited to the religious liberty of Catholic employers or non-Catholic employers who also oppose contraceptive coverage for their employees.

If the Bishops are successful in making this case, what is to stop an employer who is a Jehovah’s Witness from denying coverage for blood transfusions for his or her employees, given that such transfusions are against the teachings of that faith? What is to stop a Christian Scientist employer from denying health care coverage to their employees altogether? For that matter, what is to stop a segregationist from making a religious liberty argument against serving minorities in his or her establishment?

It’s a very slippery slope the Bishops are embarking on here. I would urge the Bishops to reconsider their continued opposition to the administration’s compromises on this issue.

]]> By: Jack Mingo http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-119106 Jack Mingo Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:05:44 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-119106 Based on your "principle": if I decided to convert to Christian Science, I shouldn't have to provide any health care at all to my employees. Please explain how this is any different. Based on your “principle”: if I decided to convert to Christian Science, I shouldn’t have to provide any health care at all to my employees.

Please explain how this is any different.

]]> By: Irene http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-118861 Irene Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:49:41 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-118861 Could you also advocate for those of us whose conscience dictates we not contribute to the wars in Afghanistan and Irag? I think that is more important than artificial contraception. Could you also advocate for those of us whose conscience dictates we not contribute to the wars in Afghanistan and Irag? I think that is more important than artificial contraception.

]]> By: Matthew G. Zatkalik http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-118640 Matthew G. Zatkalik Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:28:55 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-118640 Cardinal Dolan, Sir, it is with great admiration and respect that I say thank you for recognizing the full constituency of those who object to our faith being cast aside so that we are forced to participate in passive and active forms of abortion being foisted upon our nation, its corporations, businesses and individuals. I thank God for you serving as a spokesman for those of us inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church. May God grant all of us the courage to stand against this assault against the faith of the American people. Cardinal Dolan,

Sir, it is with great admiration and respect that I say thank you for recognizing the full constituency of those who object to our faith being cast aside so that we are forced to participate in passive and active forms of abortion being foisted upon our nation, its corporations, businesses and individuals. I thank God for you serving as a spokesman for those of us inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church. May God grant all of us the courage to stand against this assault against the faith of the American people.

]]> By: Mary http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-118639 Mary Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:51:21 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-118639 In 1571, the Battle of Lepanto was fought and became a decisive turning point in protecting the Christian faith. When the then-reigning pope, St. Pius V, realized the great danger the Church was in, he called upon all of the Marian groups of Rome to rally the faithful to pray fervently through the intercession of Our Lady to protect Europe from this grave threat. They all turned to her in the prayer of the Rosary, and were saved. Our Christian faith is again in grave danger! Cardinal Dolan, as President of the USCCB, could you not call upon ALL the Bishops, to call upon ALL their pastors, to at the VERY LEAST, recite a Hail Mary at the end of EVERY Mass in defense of our religous freedom? How powerful it would be to have ALL Catholics UNITIED, saying the SAME prayer, at all hours of the day, for the SAME intention! In 1571, the Battle of Lepanto was fought and became a decisive turning point in protecting the Christian faith. When the then-reigning pope, St. Pius V, realized the great danger the Church was in, he called upon all of the Marian groups of Rome to rally the faithful to pray fervently through the intercession of Our Lady to protect Europe from this grave threat. They all turned to her in the prayer of the Rosary, and were saved.

Our Christian faith is again in grave danger!

Cardinal Dolan, as President of the USCCB, could you not call upon ALL the Bishops, to call upon ALL their pastors, to at the VERY LEAST, recite a Hail Mary at the end of EVERY Mass in defense of our religous freedom?

How powerful it would be to have ALL Catholics UNITIED, saying the SAME prayer, at all hours of the day, for the SAME intention!

]]> By: Paul W http://blog.archny.org/index.php/statement-on-the-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-the-hhs-mandate/comment-page-1/#comment-118523 Paul W Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:41:43 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/?p=3754#comment-118523 Good Morning Cardinal Dolan Sir, are you getting any Strong Support from Protestant Denominations, I am a Reformed Presbyterian and would like to some how rally the troops to Show we are with you on this and the Abortion issue. Is there any way we can show the White House that this is NOT just a Roman Catholic issue. Hope this is a help Paul Good Morning Cardinal Dolan
Sir, are you getting any Strong Support from Protestant Denominations, I am a Reformed Presbyterian and would like to some how rally the troops to Show we are with you on this and the Abortion issue.
Is there any way we can show the White House that this is NOT just a Roman Catholic issue.
Hope this is a help
Paul

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