Saturday, October 26, 2024

Kamala Harris says 'concessions' for 'religious exemptions' shouldn't be made for abortion

In a recent interview with NBC's Hallie Jackson, Harris was asked if there were any restrictions on abortion that she would accept.

So the essential argument being made here appears to be that no one should have the right to refuse to participate in abortion - not even under the defense of religious freedom, religious exemption, or of conscience rights.

Would this mean that in a Harris administration, religious groups will be forced to pay for the killing of preborn children through their insurance plans, for example, despite their clear opposition to it? Would this mean a doctor who refuses to participate in committing abortions would be banned from practicing under the Harris administration?

Multiple religious groups are currently appealing to the Supreme Court because of New York's abortion coverage mandate.

Forcing medical professionals to participate in abortion isn't far fetched; a large number of OB/GYNs are unwilling to commit abortions.

If, for all intents and purposes, OB/GYNs are required to commit them, even if it violates their religious freedom, the number of abortionists would either increase or those morally opposed to abortion could leave their careers altogether.

The Supreme Court has also upheld religious freedom rights regarding abortion and contraception in the past. 

https://www.liveaction.org/news/kamala-harris-concessions-religious-exemptions-abortion/

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