Latest Conscience Stories

‘There Are No Enemies’ is an indictment of warfare and those who make it, and a plea for peace. North Hollywood, Calif. (PRWEB) March 18, 2013 Using her own experience and sources as diverse as Aristotle’s “Science of Being Altogether,” author Mary Anneeta Mann has crafted her new book “There Are No Enemies: A Practical Philosophy of Life” (published by AuthorHouse). This book is the culmination of a lifelong pursuit to end war and embrace what she calls a “global...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) hosted a news conference at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee today to discuss the need for conscience protections for religious business owners and individuals from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate on abortion-causing drugs, sterilizations and contraceptives. FRC President Tony Perkins and FRC Executive Vice President Lt....

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On March 4, 2013, Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) and 50 other House members introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act of 2013. Archbishop William E Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Chairman of the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, welcomed its introduction with the following statement: "I am grateful to Congresswoman Black and other sponsors for their leadership today. I welcome the Health Care Conscience...

Bishops look forward to finding acceptable solutions to shortcomings Concerned that first-rate charities still given second-class status Seek clarification on confusing finance plan WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Feb. 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shows some movement by the Administration but falls short of addressing U.S. bishops'...

"This decision has dramatic implications for all people of faith who object to being forced to throw aside their convictions to support an anti-life agenda," said AUL's Dr. Charmaine Yoest WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After seven years in court, the decision by the Illinois Attorney General not to file an appeal in Morr-Fitz vs. Quinn means that Illinois pharmacists finally cannot be forced to dispense life-ending drugs against their Rights of Conscience....

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the Democratic National Convention a unique gathering of progressive advocacy groups called upon the Democratic Party to stand up for people of faith and no faith and not allow conservative politicians and religious leaders to redefine the meaning of religious liberty. The panel, featuring advocacy groups representing millions of Americans from across multiple faith traditions, urged voices of faith to speak up for the...

Cardinal DiNardo highlights problems for religious institutions, individuals Sees Administration policy's approach to religious freedom most grudging, arbitrary ever Congressional action defending religious freedom long overdue WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, chair of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called on Congress to address the crisis in health care sparked by the Obama administration's...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate, which requires all health insurance plans to cover contraceptives, abortion-causing drugs including Plan B and Ella, and sterilization takes effect today, August 1. Organizations that refuse to comply could be fined enormous amounts of money, as much as $100 per day per employee. Institutions that meet "safe haven" qualifications (including being a religious non-profit...

JERUSALEM, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Fleming, author, reporter and now a candidate for US House of Representatives from Florida, is seeking to pass the torch she picked up in June 2005, when she began documenting the ongoing saga of Mordechai Vanunu, Israel's Nuclear Whistle Blower. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/FL11599 ) In 1987, Vanunu was convicted of espionage and treason. Fleming contends he was only guilty of telling the truth regarding Israel's...

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Senate's 51-48 vote March 1 to table the bipartisan Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (S. 1467), sponsored by Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) and 37 other senators, impels the Church to strengthen its resolve to support religious freedom. "The need to defend citizens' rights of conscience is the most critical issue before our country right now," said Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bishop Lori chairs the...