Catholics Argue that Contraception is Murder

A number of New York State Catholic Charities are sounding off against legislation requiring employers to include female contraception as part of standard medical coverage plans. Church leaders are concerned that increased access to contraception could reduce the number of abortions performed annually, thus de-prioritizing its core political issue. Lobbyists for the Catholic Church have assured that if abortion falls off of the political radar, its representatives are prepared to move on to another of its central issues; the proliferation of child molestation rights.

“A New York state law requiring employers to pay for contraception as part of medical insurance packages, has been upheld in a 3-2 decision. Nearly a dozen groups, including Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese attempted to gain a temporary injunction against the law which they said violates their freedom of religion.” (White)