Tag: contraception

Philippines’ Duterte Takes on Catholic Church over Contraception

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The Philippines’ new president is on a collision course with the Roman Catholic Church.

CHR Comment: One wonders whether he was this forward about his views on contraception during the election, given that 80% of Philippinos are Roman Catholic. Also, what type of family planning does he have in mind (the article mentions vasectomies). Why does he suggestion that three children is enough? How does he arrive at that specific number?

I’ve added a second article below about rising teen pregnancy rates in the Philippines to provide more context.

Source: Philippines’ Duterte takes on Catholic Church over contraception

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/philippines-only-country-in-asia-where-teen-pregnancy-rising/2016/07/07/475a9232-4418-11e6-a76d-3550dba926ac_story.html

Supreme Court Is Taking Up Obamacare contraceptive mandate Again

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By agreeing Friday to hear a new case on the Obama contraception mandate, the Supreme Court will consider a different aspect of religious freedom and workers’ rights.

CHR Comment: This case represents an important decision about religious rights in the United States since the burdens imposed by the government are so difficult for small religious organizations, such as the Little Sisters of the Poor, to oppose. The case will likely set an important precedent as the United States has moved toward large government programs and policies that can easily tramp individual and small group rights.

Source: Why Supreme Court is taking up Obamacare contraceptive mandate again – CSMonitor.com