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HHS Can’t Force Catholic Hospital Network to Perform Abortions, Gender Transitions, Court Says
Catholic News Agency ^ | 8/27/22 | Kevin J. Jones

Posted on 08/30/2022 6:52:50 PM PDT by marshmallow

CNA Newsroom, Aug 27, 2022 / 10:52 am A federal appellate court on Friday blocked a push to force doctors to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries.

The decision was made on religious freedom grounds.

“This ruling is a major victory for conscience rights and compassionate medical care in America,” Joseph Davis, counsel at the legal group Becket, said on Aug. 26.

“Doctors cannot do their jobs and comply with the Hippocratic Oath if the government requires them to perform harmful, irreversible procedures against their conscience and medical expertise,” he said.

The court case is known as Franciscan Alliance v. Becerra. Franciscan Alliance, a hospital network founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Becket is the alliance’s legal representation. Nine states joined the suit, as did other groups including the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday sided with a lower court order and permanently enjoined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from requiring the Catholic hospital network to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries “in violation of its sincerely held religious beliefs.”

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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Moral Issues; Religion & Politics
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1 posted on 08/30/2022 6:52:50 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

There shouldn’t even be an HHS.


2 posted on 08/30/2022 7:14:52 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: marshmallow

Good!


3 posted on 08/30/2022 7:43:27 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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To: marshmallow

Should have gone nationwide, just like the commies at District level do.


4 posted on 08/30/2022 8:48:49 PM PDT by castlebrew (Gun Control means hitting where you're aiming!))
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To: castlebrew

Should have gone nationwide, just like the commies at District level do.

Agreed. Baby murder should be illegal in all 50 states.

5 posted on 08/31/2022 12:02:48 AM PDT by FormerFRLurker
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To: marshmallow

The vast majority of hospitals have a religious/Christian legacy which guides their practices. I hope this opinion holds across the board for everyone.


6 posted on 08/31/2022 9:17:51 AM PDT by fwdude (Racism is not dead, but it is on life support - kept alive by politicians….” — Thomas Sowell)
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