The Pilgrims and Obamacare.....

How far we've come.  The Obama administration is backpedaling on its' policy requiring Catholic organizations to provide birth control to the employees in spite of church policies opposing birth control.  But regardless of the outcome we've seen the president's true stripes with regards to religious freedom.  This just days after Obama invoked the name of Jesus at a prayer breakfast when defending his administration's tax policy.

Here's an article from Catholic Online explaining the issue from a Catholic perspective. In a nutshell, the Obama administration, as a feature of Obamacare, would force the Catholic church to take actions which are totally counter to their stated religious beliefs.  In other words, the president and his administration are denying those of the Catholic faith their freedom of religion.

The president tramples the constitution which clearly states the following...

U.S Constitution

Article 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

In 1620 the Pilgrims came to an unknown, uncharted wilderness after suffering a perilous sixty-five day voyage in a cramped sailing ship.  Because of a strong faith in Christ they left the comforts of home and risked everything they had in the hope of finding a place where they could practice their religion free of the dictates of government.

Now, just shy of 400 years later, another overbearing government persecutes a people of faith.  Ironically, the U.S. government, a government which is "by and for the people", has decided it can dictate how its' people will practice their faith.

Our forefathers must be looking down and shaking their heads at what we've become.  Looking on in total disbelief at the irresponsibility we've shown by electing officials who totally disregard our magnificent constitution.  A constitution meant to keep government in check and protect free people from government persecution.   A constitution which has become a meaningless piece of paper for this administration.

Whether you are a Catholic or not, this should concern you.  Today they're telling Catholics how to practice their faith.  How long will it be until they decide to mandate the behavior of other denominations regarding issues such as homosexual marriage or the age of consent?

Your vote matters!  If you are a Christian, pray for America.  Pray for this election.  Pray that God will bring us leaders who seek God's guidance and wisdom.  Leaders that hold as precious the God given freedom upon which this nation was founded.