U.S. bishops say they’re willing to ‘go to jail’ over HHS mandate

U.S. bishops say they’re willing to ‘go to jail’ over HHS mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com ) - As the Obama administration and the U.S. Bishops remain locked in battle over the HHS mandate, the question on the minds of many observers is: what lengths are the bishops willing to go to to oppose the mandate?

"I would be willing to go to jail in defense of religious liberty,” said Bishop Alexander Sample of Marquette, Michigan, who was appointed Archbishop of Portland, Oregon on Jan. 29th.

He stressed that the bishops are exploring all of the options with the assistance of “sound moral theologians” to “see what is the most practical but effective way to oppose the mandate.”

“We will not simply roll over and accept the mandate,” he insisted. “We have to fight for our religious liberty and we'll take it as far as we can."

Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh also said he is willing to go to jail if need be. "We can't compromise on the principles,” he told LifeSiteNews.

If it gets rough “all we have to do is look back at our history. Take a look at the saints who defended our faith and that's what it's about,” he said.

Bishop Zubik explained that he has been praying for "a conversion of heart on behalf of our president," but said “if that doesn't happen then I think it's imperative that I accept the guidance of the Holy Spirit.”

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RoccoAnthony

Jan 31, 2013

Lastnight while watching the news, it reported on the refusal for an appeal for Jerry Sandusky (retired Penn State coach)...what came to mind was how many 'men of the cloth' are guilty to this same thing and some much worse.. yet never saw a day in court. Yeah, Sandusky's a pervert, but he's getting his due now. What about all the clergy and those who covered up for these abusers and even moved them elsewhere to continue preying on minors? They know they have a thin line to cross with the (corrupt) government because of this, hence Dolan's partying at the Al Smith's Dinner with pro-aborts.

So, it would be very interesting to see WHO the Real Men are, the Real 'Shepherds' of the Church, if and when they have no way out but to give in or follow Christ!

mrsreneoriordan

Jan 31, 2013

Perhaps they are at last waking up? It was simply a bridge too far. - Rene

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Exclusive: U.S. bishops say they’re willing to ‘go to jail’ over HHS mandate

Well isn't that special. They've squandered their moral authority over the years by getting in bed with every left wing social scheme that comes along except those related to reproduction, and NOW they draw the line.

Gun control - can't get enough of it. Wealth redistribution - need ever more after all there are still people whose incomes are higher than those who don't work. Illegal immigration - bring 'em in and make the hardworking taxpayer foot the bill.

Memo to bishops. If you lie down with dogs, you'll get up with fleas.
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You would think somewhere between suing the federal gov’t and going to jail they would entertain the possibility of using public discipline on public Catholics who publicly supported and continue to publicly support these things.