I would expect that, if that happened, the Government would step in to take over (buy?, nationalize?) those institutions, particularly the hospitals.
I think it probably is a bluff though as the Bishops must realize that doing such would leave the Church on the short end of the political stick. The state of religion is such that most Catholics would blame them, not Obama — just as most Catholics voted for Obama despite their urging.
Look for some figleaf “compromise” that will keep this from happening.
I really don’t think they are bluffing. Not at all.
Short of outright confiscation, I don’t see the privately owned Catholic hospitals playing ball with those who are responsible for the destruction of religious freedom.
I could see them reorganizing who and how they employee people at the schools but the hospitals I think will close.
This is so fundamentally against Catholics and Catholic teachings and a line in the sand will be drawn and I don’t predict a fig-leaf will be acceptable.
I would expect Obama to cave first not the Catholic Church.
“just as most Catholics voted for Obama despite their urging.”
this is such a disappointment...unreal. I’m a Catholic and embarrassed by the stupidity. Most must be sleeping through the readings at church.