Closely Held Companies Use Religion To Control Women
The Elders is a humanitarian organization working to help marginalized people worldwide. Originally founded by Nelson Mandela, the organization identifies and cares for causes that warrant our attention, such as poverty, climate change and the sex-slave trade. With regards to women, the organization strives to mitigate the inequality inherent in so many religions. One of the prominent members, Bishop Desmond Tutu tweeted:
God created men & women in God’s image; both stand as equals before God. To denigrate women is to spit in the face of God. Desmond Tutu #IWD
— The Elders (@TheElders) March 6, 2014
Decent people believe women should not be considered lesser beings, and treating them as such is an affront to God. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Isn’t this merely a third world issue?” The five conservative men on The Supreme Court have given new life to the stigma associated with a woman’s right to sexual freedom. According to right-wing American pundits, the entire notion of “consequence free sex” is beyond appalling.
Birth control pills, for example, are not just a contraceptive, but the only way a woman can deal with endometriosis. The medical purpose of contraception for women was virtually ignored in the majority’s decision written by Justice Alito. Rush Limbaugh finds it unacceptable to even think of mandatory insurance coverage for birth control.
He stated on his radio show:
So this is the change that you and I were slow to arrive to because we were brought up with the idea that sex has consequences and that it’s somewhat special, and that if you want something you provide it yourself. You don’t ask somebody else.
The sick obsession of controlling a woman, especially her reproductive capabilities, is an imposition of big government which exists now between a woman and her doctor. Slut shaming the “whores” who are offended by the Hobby Lobby ruling” is how the the Religious Right justifies their misogyny, now acceptable according to our Supreme Court.
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By: VegasJessie
A resident of Las Vegas Nevada, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma as a Political Science major. Very motivated to get people to participate in the electoral process.
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Shades July 8th, 2014 at 16:55
It may take some time but this will be fixed. Remember all the states voting to deny gays their right to marry the person they loved?
Shades July 8th, 2014 at 16:55
It may take some time but this will be fixed. Remember all the states voting to deny gays their right to marry the person they loved?
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker July 8th, 2014 at 17:00
It is amazing how American conservatives have become so backward and out of step with almost all of the countries in the developed world.
It’s actually embarrassing.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker July 8th, 2014 at 17:00
It is amazing how American conservatives have become so backward and out of step with almost all of the countries in the developed world.
It’s actually embarrassing.
BanditBasheert July 8th, 2014 at 17:11
Five aging Catholic white men have chosen to establish the Catholic religion as the official “state” religion of these United States and now rule women’s reproductive rights based upon the tenets of their own personal faith.
Disgusting.
There is no bigger turnoff than having someone’s personal religion rammed down our throats. This will have repercussions.
BanditBasheert July 8th, 2014 at 17:11
Five aging Catholic white men have chosen to establish the Catholic religion as the official “state” religion of these United States and now rule women’s reproductive rights based upon the tenets of their own personal faith.
Disgusting.
There is no bigger turnoff than having someone’s personal religion rammed down our throats. This will have repercussions.
R.J. Carter July 9th, 2014 at 09:41
Ridiculous and facetious assertions. Business wants to stay out of the decisions between a woman and her doctor. PPACA forced them into the conversation.
R.J. Carter July 9th, 2014 at 09:41
Ridiculous and facetious assertions. Business wants to stay out of the decisions between a woman and her doctor. PPACA forced them into the conversation.
gender=female July 12th, 2014 at 17:24
You do realize that if a woman doesn’t agree with Hobby Lobby’s ban of four “abortion drugs,” not contraceptive drugs, then she is doesn’t have to work for Hobby Lobby, but is free to work for another company where she can commit murder on a helpless human being while remaining conscienceless.
Carla Akins July 12th, 2014 at 17:41
Not abortion-causing drugs. That is medically, scientifically incorrect. http://prh.org/contraception/long-acting-reversible-contraception/
Insurance pays for drugs prescribed by your doctor, they are not paid by the employer (HL)
gender=female July 12th, 2014 at 20:45
The four drugs that Hobby Lobby didn’t want included in the insurance plan that they offer their employees are “day after pills.” Pills that effectively cause an abortion of a fertilized egg which equals an abortion. Hobby Lobby would not have a say in the matter if they weren’t footing some or all of the insurance premiums for the plan they offer their employees, so you are wrong on both accounts.
Carla Akins July 13th, 2014 at 07:25
No, they don’t. You clearly did not read the information from the link I provided. They do not prevent the implementation, they prevent the egg from being fertilized. Medical science has known this for more than a decade. It was even addressed by SCOTUS who stated “it doesn’t matter if the plaintiff’s have the science wrong, but that they believe it”.
Yes, they are still referred to as “morning after pills” but they do not work as you claim. This is scientific fact. You continue to be wrong on the science and the moral issue of allowing an employer’s religious belief to interfere with an employees doctor-patient relationship. Hobby Lobby is not a religious organization, but a for-profit company taking advantage of tax breaks and corporate shield but not following the mandate for all like employers. Or at least they were.
Not to mention these were covered drugs until the ACA mandate and they continue to invest in drug companies making these drugs. It’s not a religious belief but a political play.
gender=female July 12th, 2014 at 17:24
You do realize that if a woman doesn’t agree with Hobby Lobby’s ban of four “abortion drugs,” not contraceptive drugs, then she doesn’t have to work for Hobby Lobby, but is free to work for another company where she can commit murder on a helpless human being while remaining conscienceless.
Carla Akins July 12th, 2014 at 17:41
Not abortion-causing drugs. That is medically, scientifically incorrect. http://prh.org/contraception/long-acting-reversible-contraception/
Insurance pays for drugs prescribed by your doctor, they are not paid by the employer (HL)
gender=female July 12th, 2014 at 20:45
The four drugs that Hobby Lobby didn’t want included in the insurance plan that they offer their employees are “day after pills.” Pills that effectively cause an abortion of a fertilized egg which equals an abortion. Hobby Lobby would not have a say in the matter if they weren’t footing some or all of the insurance premiums for the plan they offer their employees, so you are wrong on both accounts.
Carla Akins July 13th, 2014 at 07:25
No, they don’t. You clearly did not read the information from the link I provided. They do not prevent the implementation, they prevent the egg from being fertilized. Medical science has known this for more than a decade. It was even addressed by SCOTUS who stated “it doesn’t matter if the plaintiff’s have the science wrong, but that they believe it”.
Yes, they are still referred to as “morning after pills” but they do not work as you claim. This is scientific fact. You continue to be wrong on the science and the moral issue of allowing an employer’s religious belief to interfere with an employees doctor-patient relationship. Hobby Lobby is not a religious organization, but a for-profit company taking advantage of tax breaks and corporate shield but not following the mandate for all like employers. Or at least they were.
Not to mention these were covered drugs until the ACA mandate and they continue to invest in drug companies making these drugs. It’s not a religious belief but a political play.