It seems impossible for some people to understand why some other people would be against providing birth control for women.
Let's try a comparison -
Go with me here...
Let's say you have been a die hard, avid, crazy Colts fan your entire life. Your parents raised you the right way and taught you to cheer "Go Horse!" You lived this love throughout your life. It really impacted everything for which you stood. You spent your life educating others about the Colts and why you believe being a Colts fan is what is best for them.
And you happen to be blessed enough to live in a country with a founding principle of freedom in all things football.
Then, someone told you, "You know what. Actually being a Patriots fan is really important and necessary for other people. Even though you are a Colts fan, you are going to have to start providing Patriots jerseys to others." WHAT? You cannot believe someone would be so bold. "Why would I be expected to provide something I am so against?"
So, you decide to fight it. And amazingly, the other side seems to agree with you slightly...for a moment.
They say, "Hey, we get it. You don't want to provide Patriot jerseys to others because you have loved the Colts all your life. So, here is our generous offer -
You actually don't have to provide the jerseys. We are going to let you sign this paper that says you don't believe in the Patriots. Just sign right here and authorize someone else to provide the Patriot jerseys. No skin off your back. Somebody else will do it."
At first glance you think maybe this is ok. You don't really have to think about it after you just sign that line.
Then, wait...
Hold on...
A question is brewing here.
You look up and say, "OK, so I don't have to provide them, and this other third party will. So, who will pay for these Patriot jerseys? Will that third party do it out of the generosity of their pocketbook? Do they really love the Patriots so much that they are willing to do that?"
"Oh. Ummmm. Well, the Colts hats and t-shirts you buy...yeah, they will just cost a little bit more."
"So, I am paying for Patriot jerseys?"
"No. Of course not."
Ummmm.
Then, the most important point comes up.
"Well, I am free to act in all things football. This has been granted to me through the government."
Government responds: "Oh, that's not what we meant when we said "all things football."
Comparison over now, and not because I think I have a perfect comparison...
Because there is no comparison good enough.
We are talking about religious beliefs held for much longer than 2000 years. Religious beliefs held through governments which have come and gone long before the United States of America. Religious beliefs held through dictators, tyrants, kings, prime ministers, and presidents. Religious beliefs that will continue to stand long after this court battle is over - no matter who "wins."
