Divider-in-Chief (33 page)
Authors: Kate Obenshain
17
Helene Cooper and Laurie Goodstein, “Rule Shift on Birth Control Is Concession to Obama Allies,”
New York Times
, February 10, 2012.
Helene Cooper and Laurie Goodstein, “Rule Shift on Birth Control Is Concession to Obama Allies,”
New York Times
, February 10, 2012.
18
Laurie Goodstein, “Obama Shift on Providing Contraception Splits Critics,”
New York Times
, February 14, 2012.
Laurie Goodstein, “Obama Shift on Providing Contraception Splits Critics,”
New York Times
, February 14, 2012.
19
Steven Ertelt, “New Poll: HHS Mandate Hurts Obama With Women, Catholics,”
LifeNews.com
, June 9, 2012.
Steven Ertelt, “New Poll: HHS Mandate Hurts Obama With Women, Catholics,”
LifeNews.com
, June 9, 2012.
20
Joan Frawley Desmond, “What Did CHA's Carol Keehan Know and When Did She Know It?”
National Catholic Register
, February 14, 2012.
Joan Frawley Desmond, “What Did CHA's Carol Keehan Know and When Did She Know It?”
National Catholic Register
, February 14, 2012.
21
Joan Frawley Desmond, “Course Correction: Sister Carol Keehan Now Opposes Obama âAccommodation' for HHS Mandate,”
National Catholic Register
, June 18, 2012.
Joan Frawley Desmond, “Course Correction: Sister Carol Keehan Now Opposes Obama âAccommodation' for HHS Mandate,”
National Catholic Register
, June 18, 2012.
24
Ibid.
Ibid.
25
“Obama, Catholics and the Notre Dame Commencement,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, April 30, 2012.
“Obama, Catholics and the Notre Dame Commencement,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, April 30, 2012.
28
Dan Gilgoff, “Notre Dame Critics Tally $8.2 Million in Denied University Donations Over Obama,”
U.S. News & World Report
, April 27, 2009.
Dan Gilgoff, “Notre Dame Critics Tally $8.2 Million in Denied University Donations Over Obama,”
U.S. News & World Report
, April 27, 2009.
29
Benjamin Mann, “Jews and Evangelicals stand with Church against contraception mandate,” Catholic News Agency, January 5, 2012.
Benjamin Mann, “Jews and Evangelicals stand with Church against contraception mandate,” Catholic News Agency, January 5, 2012.
30
William Armstrong, Ken Smith and Joe Aguillard, “Why We Have Gone to Court against the Obama Mandate,”
Wall Street Journal
, April 23, 2012.
William Armstrong, Ken Smith and Joe Aguillard, “Why We Have Gone to Court against the Obama Mandate,”
Wall Street Journal
, April 23, 2012.
31
Ibid.
Ibid.
32
“Protecting Consciences: Why Conscience is Important,” USCCB National Bulletin Insert, June 2012.
“Protecting Consciences: Why Conscience is Important,” USCCB National Bulletin Insert, June 2012.
33
Donald Wuerl, “Protecting our Catholic conscience in the public square,”
Washington Post
, May 23, 2012.
Chapter 12: Obama Attacks Religious FreedomDonald Wuerl, “Protecting our Catholic conscience in the public square,”
Washington Post
, May 23, 2012.
1
ACOG Committee Opinion, “The Limits of Conscientious Refusal in Reproductive Medicine,” No. 385, November 2007.
ACOG Committee Opinion, “The Limits of Conscientious Refusal in Reproductive Medicine,” No. 385, November 2007.
2
“Ob-Gyn physicians face loss of certification over abortion stance,” Christian Medical and Dental Associations.
“Ob-Gyn physicians face loss of certification over abortion stance,” Christian Medical and Dental Associations.
3
Nancy Berlinger, “The Dog in the Manger: HHS's Continuing Conscience Crisis,” The Hastings Center Bioethics Forum, August 26, 2008.
Nancy Berlinger, “The Dog in the Manger: HHS's Continuing Conscience Crisis,” The Hastings Center Bioethics Forum, August 26, 2008.
4
“Regulation Proposed to Help Protect Health Care Providers from Discrimination,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, News Release, Thursday, August 21, 2008.
“Regulation Proposed to Help Protect Health Care Providers from Discrimination,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, News Release, Thursday, August 21, 2008.
5
Michael J. New, “Obama Administration Rescinds Bush Conscience Regulations,” National Review Online, February 21, 2011.
Michael J. New, “Obama Administration Rescinds Bush Conscience Regulations,” National Review Online, February 21, 2011.
6
David G. Savage, “This time, election truly could affect âRoe vs. Wade,'”
Los Angeles Times
, October 7, 2008.
David G. Savage, “This time, election truly could affect âRoe vs. Wade,'”
Los Angeles Times
, October 7, 2008.
7
Carol Zimmerman, “US bishops' agency denied federal grant to help trafficking victims,” Catholic News Agency, October 13, 2011.
Carol Zimmerman, “US bishops' agency denied federal grant to help trafficking victims,” Catholic News Agency, October 13, 2011.
8
“The Obama Administration's Attacks on Religion and Religious Freedom,” The Alliance Defending Freedom.
“The Obama Administration's Attacks on Religion and Religious Freedom,” The Alliance Defending Freedom.
9
“Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name Of Jesus To Comply With White House Request,” CNS News, May 7, 2012.
“Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name Of Jesus To Comply With White House Request,” CNS News, May 7, 2012.
10
Adam Liptak, “Religious Groups Given âException' to Work Bias Law,”
New York Times
, January 11, 2012.
Adam Liptak, “Religious Groups Given âException' to Work Bias Law,”
New York Times
, January 11, 2012.
11
Jonathan V. Last, “Weekly Standard: Obamacare Vs. The Catholics,” NPR, February 7, 2012.
Jonathan V. Last, “Weekly Standard: Obamacare Vs. The Catholics,” NPR, February 7, 2012.
12
Robert Barnes, “Supreme Court: Discrimination laws do not protect certain employees of religious groups,
” Washington Post
, January 11, 2012.
Robert Barnes, “Supreme Court: Discrimination laws do not protect certain employees of religious groups,
” Washington Post
, January 11, 2012.
13
Matt Bowman, phone interview, June 1, 2012.
Matt Bowman, phone interview, June 1, 2012.
14
Jill Stanek, “Breaking news: Sebelius vetoes late-term abortion regs,”
JillStanek.com
, April 23, 2009.
Jill Stanek, “Breaking news: Sebelius vetoes late-term abortion regs,”
JillStanek.com
, April 23, 2009.
15
“Kansas Governor Vetoes a Very Reasonable Abortion Bill with Very Unreasonable Excuses,” Kansans for Life press release, April 21, 2008.
“Kansas Governor Vetoes a Very Reasonable Abortion Bill with Very Unreasonable Excuses,” Kansans for Life press release, April 21, 2008.
18
Ibid.
Ibid.
19
“Top Vatican Official Slams Choice of Kathleen Sebelius for Secretary of Health and Human Services,”
LifeSiteNews.com
, March 13, 2009.
“Top Vatican Official Slams Choice of Kathleen Sebelius for Secretary of Health and Human Services,”
LifeSiteNews.com
, March 13, 2009.
20
Remarks by William J. Clinton, Center for American Progress, October 18, 2006.
Remarks by William J. Clinton, Center for American Progress, October 18, 2006.
21
“Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name Of Jesus To Comply With White House Request,” CNS News, May 7, 2012.
“Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name Of Jesus To Comply With White House Request,” CNS News, May 7, 2012.
22
George Neumayr, “Georgetown's In-Kind Obama Donations,” RealClearReli-gion, May 7, 2012.
George Neumayr, “Georgetown's In-Kind Obama Donations,” RealClearReli-gion, May 7, 2012.
23
Elise Viebeck, “Fury over birth-control mandate trails HHS Sec. Sebelius to Georgetown,”
The Hill
, May 17, 2012.
Elise Viebeck, “Fury over birth-control mandate trails HHS Sec. Sebelius to Georgetown,”
The Hill
, May 17, 2012.
24
Dr. Susan Berry, “Georgetown Professor Launches Campaign to Nix Sebelius' Graduation Speech,”
Breitbart.com
, May 10, 2012.
Dr. Susan Berry, “Georgetown Professor Launches Campaign to Nix Sebelius' Graduation Speech,”
Breitbart.com
, May 10, 2012.
25
Vanya Mehta, “President DeGioia defends decision to host Sebelius at Georgetown,”
Georgetown Voice
Vox Populi, May 17, 2012.
Vanya Mehta, “President DeGioia defends decision to host Sebelius at Georgetown,”
Georgetown Voice
Vox Populi, May 17, 2012.
26
Steven Ertelt, “Biden Stops Backing Komen Over Planned Parenthood De-Funding,”
LifeNews.com
, February 2, 2012.
Steven Ertelt, “Biden Stops Backing Komen Over Planned Parenthood De-Funding,”
LifeNews.com
, February 2, 2012.
27
“Bishops Criticize Biden's Abortion Statements,” Associated Press, September 9, 2008.
“Bishops Criticize Biden's Abortion Statements,” Associated Press, September 9, 2008.
28
“Obama, Catholics and the Notre Dame Commencement,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, April 30, 2009.
“Obama, Catholics and the Notre Dame Commencement,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, April 30, 2009.
29
Carol E. Lee and Jonathan Martin, “Notre Dame speech key for Barack Obama with Catholics,”
Politico
, May 17, 2009.
Carol E. Lee and Jonathan Martin, “Notre Dame speech key for Barack Obama with Catholics,”
Politico
, May 17, 2009.
30
“Now the Faithful Voted,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, November 5, 2008.
“Now the Faithful Voted,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, November 5, 2008.
31
Steven Ertelt, “Pew Poll Finds President Barack Obama Turning Off Catholic Voters Over Abortion,”
LifeNews.com
, April 7, 2009.
Steven Ertelt, “Pew Poll Finds President Barack Obama Turning Off Catholic Voters Over Abortion,”
LifeNews.com
, April 7, 2009.
32
Human Kahn, “Catholic Church vs. Obama in Election Year Showdown,” ABC News, January 30, 2012.
Human Kahn, “Catholic Church vs. Obama in Election Year Showdown,” ABC News, January 30, 2012.
33
John McCormack, “Kathy Dahlkemper: I Wouldn't Have Voted for Obamacare If I'd Known About HHS Rule,”
Weekly Standard
, February 7, 2012.
John McCormack, “Kathy Dahlkemper: I Wouldn't Have Voted for Obamacare If I'd Known About HHS Rule,”
Weekly Standard
, February 7, 2012.
34
Bart Stupak, “Former Democratic congressman key to âObamaCare's' passage betrayed by contraception mandate?”
On the Record
with Greta Van Susteren, February 8, 2012.
Bart Stupak, “Former Democratic congressman key to âObamaCare's' passage betrayed by contraception mandate?”
On the Record
with Greta Van Susteren, February 8, 2012.
36
Ibid.
Ibid.
38
Bob Cusack, “Ex-Obama official might not back Obama this year, citing birth-control decision,”
The Hill
, February 6, 2012.
Bob Cusack, “Ex-Obama official might not back Obama this year, citing birth-control decision,”
The Hill
, February 6, 2012.
39
Caroline May, “Penn. Democratic leader defects to GOP, cites Catholic faith as reason,”
The Daily Caller
, May 29, 2012.
Caroline May, “Penn. Democratic leader defects to GOP, cites Catholic faith as reason,”
The Daily Caller
, May 29, 2012.
40
Jo Ann Nardelli, email interview, June 2, 2012.
Jo Ann Nardelli, email interview, June 2, 2012.
41
Ibid.
Ibid.
42
“More See âToo Much' Religious Talk by Politicians,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, March 21, 2012.
“More See âToo Much' Religious Talk by Politicians,” The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, March 21, 2012.
43
Frank Newport, “Catholics' Presidential Pick Differs by Ethnicity, Religiosity,” Gallup, May 2, 2012.
Frank Newport, “Catholics' Presidential Pick Differs by Ethnicity, Religiosity,” Gallup, May 2, 2012.
44
Maureen Malloy Ferguson, “Obama's grand miscalculation with Catholics,” Fox
News.com
, May 22, 2012.
Maureen Malloy Ferguson, “Obama's grand miscalculation with Catholics,” Fox
News.com
, May 22, 2012.
45
Ibid.
Ibid.
46
Ibid.
Chapter 13: Obama's Politicized FaithIbid.
3
Ibid.
Ibid.
4
Ibid.
Ibid.
7
Ibid., 38.
Ibid., 38.
8
Ibid., 43.
Ibid., 43.
9
“Barack Obama's former pastor says President âthrew him under bus,'”
London Telegraph
May 18, 2010.
“Barack Obama's former pastor says President âthrew him under bus,'”
London Telegraph
May 18, 2010.
10
Eamon Javers, “Barack Obama invokes Jesus more than George W. Bush,” Politico, June 9, 2009.
Eamon Javers, “Barack Obama invokes Jesus more than George W. Bush,” Politico, June 9, 2009.
11
“Obama overturns Bush policy on stem cells,” CNN, March 9, 2009.
“Obama overturns Bush policy on stem cells,” CNN, March 9, 2009.
13
Adam Kredo, “âGod's partners in matters of life and death,'”
Washington Jewish Week
, August 19, 2009.
Adam Kredo, “âGod's partners in matters of life and death,'”
Washington Jewish Week
, August 19, 2009.
14
Daniel Burke, “Obama Uses Sermon on the Mount to Elevate Speeches,”
Christianity Today
, April 24, 2009.
Daniel Burke, “Obama Uses Sermon on the Mount to Elevate Speeches,”
Christianity Today
, April 24, 2009.
16
Peter Baker and Dalia Sussman, “Obama's Switch on Same-Sex Marriage Stirs Skepticism,”
New York Times
, May 14, 2012.
Peter Baker and Dalia Sussman, “Obama's Switch on Same-Sex Marriage Stirs Skepticism,”
New York Times
, May 14, 2012.
17
Christopher Goins, “Pelosi: Her Catholic Faith âCompels' Her to Support Same-Sex Marriage,” CNS News, May 10, 2012.
Christopher Goins, “Pelosi: Her Catholic Faith âCompels' Her to Support Same-Sex Marriage,” CNS News, May 10, 2012.
18
David Nakamura and Michelle Boorstein, “At prayer breakfast and with birth-control decision, Obama riles religious conservatives,”
Washington Post
, February 2, 2012.
David Nakamura and Michelle Boorstein, “At prayer breakfast and with birth-control decision, Obama riles religious conservatives,”
Washington Post
, February 2, 2012.
19
Michael Sean Winters and Brian Roewe, “Protesters, critics greet Rep. Ryan at Georgetown,”
National Catholic Reporter
, April 26, 2012.
Michael Sean Winters and Brian Roewe, “Protesters, critics greet Rep. Ryan at Georgetown,”
National Catholic Reporter
, April 26, 2012.
21
Meet the Press transcript for September 7, 2008,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26590488/ns/meet_the_press/t/meet-press-transcript-sept/#.T-4a5Oxn2uI
.
Meet the Press transcript for September 7, 2008,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26590488/ns/meet_the_press/t/meet-press-transcript-sept/#.T-4a5Oxn2uI
.
22
Ibid.
Ibid.
23
Ibid.
Ibid.
24
Ibid.
Chapter 14: Abandoning the FaithfulIbid.
1
“Global Restrictions on Religion,” Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, December 17, 2009.
“Global Restrictions on Religion,” Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, December 17, 2009.
3
Henry Samuel, “Nicolas Sarkozy says Christians in Middle East are victim of âreligious cleansing,'”
London Telegraph
, January 7, 2011.
Henry Samuel, “Nicolas Sarkozy says Christians in Middle East are victim of âreligious cleansing,'”
London Telegraph
, January 7, 2011.
4
Cindy Wooden, “Pope says Iraqi Christians experience âauthentic martyrdom,'” Catholic News Agency, June 21, 2007.
Cindy Wooden, “Pope says Iraqi Christians experience âauthentic martyrdom,'” Catholic News Agency, June 21, 2007.
5
“Iraqi Christian Targeted in Shooting,” Zenit, June 8, 2010.
“Iraqi Christian Targeted in Shooting,” Zenit, June 8, 2010.
6
Ethan Bronner, “Mideast's Christians Losing Numbers and Sway.”
Ethan Bronner, “Mideast's Christians Losing Numbers and Sway.”
7
Ibid.
Ibid.
8
“Iraq's Permanent Constitution,” United States Commission on International Freedom, March 2006.
“Iraq's Permanent Constitution,” United States Commission on International Freedom, March 2006.
9
Edward Pentin, “US might turn blind eye to religious freedom,” Zenit, December 8, 2011.
Edward Pentin, “US might turn blind eye to religious freedom,” Zenit, December 8, 2011.
10
“2012 Annual Report,” United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
“2012 Annual Report,” United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
11
Ibid.
Ibid.
12
Nina Shea, “The world's worst religious persecutors,” National Review Online
The Corner
, March 20, 2012.
Nina Shea, “The world's worst religious persecutors,” National Review Online
The Corner
, March 20, 2012.
13
“Global Restrictions on Religion,” Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
“Global Restrictions on Religion,” Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
14
Jack Healy, “Exodus From North Signals Iraqi Christians' Slow Decline,”
New York Times
, March 10, 2012.
Jack Healy, “Exodus From North Signals Iraqi Christians' Slow Decline,”
New York Times
, March 10, 2012.
15
“The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness,” Synod of Bishops, Special Assembly for the Middle East, 2010,
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/synod/documents/rc_synod_doc_20100606_instrumentum-mo_en.pdf
.
“The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness,” Synod of Bishops, Special Assembly for the Middle East, 2010,
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/synod/documents/rc_synod_doc_20100606_instrumentum-mo_en.pdf
.
16
Michelle Bauman, “US bishops urge Obama to defend religious minorities in Egypt,” Catholic News Agency, October 18, 2011.
Michelle Bauman, “US bishops urge Obama to defend religious minorities in Egypt,” Catholic News Agency, October 18, 2011.
17
“Obama Moves away from âFreedom of Religion' toward âFreedom of Worship'?” Catholic Online, March 21, 2012.
“Obama Moves away from âFreedom of Religion' toward âFreedom of Worship'?” Catholic Online, March 21, 2012.
18
Thomas F. Farr, “Obama administration sidelines religious freedom policy,”
Washington Post
, June 25, 2010.
Thomas F. Farr, “Obama administration sidelines religious freedom policy,”
Washington Post
, June 25, 2010.
19
Bobby Ross, Jr., “As USCIRF Faces Possible Closure, Funding Divides Religious Freedom Experts,”
Christianity Today
, December 9, 2011.
Bobby Ross, Jr., “As USCIRF Faces Possible Closure, Funding Divides Religious Freedom Experts,”
Christianity Today
, December 9, 2011.
20
“Presidential MemorandumâInternational Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons,” The White House Office of the Press Secretary, December 6, 2011.
“Presidential MemorandumâInternational Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons,” The White House Office of the Press Secretary, December 6, 2011.
21
Ibid.
Ibid.
22
Ibid.
Ibid.
23
Ibid.
Ibid.
24
Ibid.
Ibid.
25
Geneva Sands, “Clinton: Gay rights and human rights are âone and the same,'”
The Hill
, December 7, 2011.
Geneva Sands, “Clinton: Gay rights and human rights are âone and the same,'”
The Hill
, December 7, 2011.
26
Ibid.
Chapter 15: The Post-American PresidentIbid.
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