Are Women's Rights a Matter of Religious or Governmental Authority?

        

            Women's rights have been at the forefront of US politics as of late due to a controversial policy in President Obama's signature piece of legislation, the Affordable Care Act. The controversy first exploded due to the Catholic Church's opposition to the policy in which, under section 2713 of the Affordable Care Act, employers would be required to cover the cost of contraceptives along with other preventative care methods for women.  The Catholic Church sites religious freedom violations due to their long standing opposition of contraceptive use because of dogmatic principle... Read More