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Becket Fund files lawsuit for Little Sisters of the Poor
The
Little Sisters of the Poor vow to support and follow the teachings of
the Catholic Church, including teachings on the inherent value and
dignity of every human person. Unfortunately, the federal government has
passed a regulation, known as the HHS Contraceptive Mandate, that
would force us to disobey Catholic teachings by arranging our health
benefit plans to provide no-cost access to abortion-inducing drugs or
devices, sterilization, and all FDA-approved contraceptives.
We
believe the government's attempt to coerce us in this manner is wrong,
and that it violates our religious liberty. So, like many other Catholic
and religious institutions around the country, we felt the need to seek
legal recourse. On September 24, 2013 the Becket Fund filed a lawsuit
on our behalf asking federal courts to protect us from being forced to
violate our beliefs. By filing this case we are simply asking for
the right to continue with our ministry as we've always conducted it:
caring for the elderly poor, and providing health benefits to our
employees, but without coverage for abortion, sterilization, and
contraception.
With God's help, we are praying for a positive outcome in this case and we ask you to join us in praying for this intention.
To learn more about this case please visit the Becket Fund website or contact Emily Hardman, communications director for the Becket Fund.
Email: ehardman@becketfund.org | Phone: 202.349.7224
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