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He said Catholic leaders will ask the administration to reconsider the new rule.
Archbishop Gregory said he wasntsurprised by the decision.
The Church is going to fight this regulation with all the available resources we have, he said. We have to.
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Atlanta Archbishop to fight federal birth control mandate,This is a violation of the First Amendment rights of Catholics, because were being forced to participate in activity thats in violation of our consciences, Archbishop Gregory said in an interview with 11Alives Jennifer Leslie.
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ATLANTA -- Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory said hes gravely concerned about the new federal rule requiring ith-based employers to include birth control in their health care plans.
Archbishop Gregory sent a letter to all Parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta over the weekend calling the new rule a direct attack on our religious freedom. The letter was read aloud during masses.
If that doesnt work, he said theyll go to Congress or pursue the matter in court.
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It requires nearly allemployers to provide health insurance policiesthat cover sterilization services, the morning after pill and contraceptives. There is no exception for ith-based employers, but churches are exempt.
The new regulation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was issued on January 20.
I was disappointed because all along the administration knew of our concern in this area, Archbishop Gregory said. Never before has the United States forced people to violate their consciences or religious principles. Its very important and very serious.
The rule will affect more than 5,000 people in metro Atlanta whowork forCatholic hospitals, schools, Catholic charities and the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
The only latitude was that you have one year to figure out how youtechnical schools in atlanta can violate your consciences, Archbishop Gregory said. The concerns we take issue with are those that force policies to include those drugs and procedures that we feel, as Catholics in conscience by church teaching, are contrary to what we believe to be morally acceptable.