HuffPo: Stupak says, "There'll be hell to pay," if his amendment is removed

RNC health insurance covers.... (4.00 / 1)

elective abortions (h/t NHarkness):

The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortion - a procedure the party's own platform calls "a fundamental assault on innocent human life."

Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNC's policy covers elective abortion.

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According to several Cigna employees, the insurer offers its customers the opportunity to opt out of abortion coverage - and the RNC did not choose to opt out.

But rank and file Republicans said Thursday that the policy should - and would - be changed.

"We were not aware of this, obviously, and this will, of course, be fixed," said James Bopp Jr., a Republican National Committeeman from Indiana. "I think Chairman Steele will see to it that that's the case."

Rep. Jack Kingston, a Georgia conservative, said "they need to drop that clause" from the policy or find a new one.

"From a philosophical standpoint, it's inconsistent," Kingston said. "It makes me think someone isn't scrutinizing the purchases."

Amazing.

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by: Gerald Weinand @ Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 21:46:28 PM CST

Speaking of religion and politics (0.00 / 0)

A bit off topic, but this item from the Washington Post caught my eye:

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness and health care.

Under the bill, headed for a D.C. Council vote next month, religious organizations would not be required to perform or make space available for same-sex weddings. But they would have to obey city laws prohibiting discrimination against gay men and lesbians.

Fearful that they could be forced, among other things, to extend employee benefits to same-sex married couples, church officials said they would have no choice but to abandon their contracts with the city.

The full article is here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/...  

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by: marisol @ Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 23:34:02 PM CST

Matt 5:39 - 48 (0.00 / 0)

Jesus said:

But I say to you, do not resist the evil man; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw or cheek, turn to him the other one too. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your undershirt, let him have your coat also. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who keeps on begging from you, and do not turn away from him who would borrow from you.

You have heard that it was said, you shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy; But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, to show that you are the children of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the wicked and on the good, and makes the rain fall upon the upright and the wrongdoers. For if you love those who love you, what reward can you have? Do not even the tax collectors do that? And if you greet only your brethren, what more than others are you doing? Do not even the Gentiles do that? You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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by: Gerald Weinand @ Fri Nov 13, 2009 at 05:51:57 AM CST

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