A Moral Compass Lost: Biden's 'Religion Gag Rule' and Funding for Abortion Orgs

The recent gathering of liberal Catholics at the White House, celebrating St Patrick's Day, was a stark reminder of the stark contrast between the Catholic Church's teachings on life and the Biden-Harris administration's actions. The celebration came just days after Kamala Harris's visit to a Planned Parenthood facility, where she proudly declared that "attacks against an individual's right to make decisions about their own body are outrageous, and in many instances, just plain immoral. " But what exactly does this mean? Are we to assume that abortion is the ultimate moral authority? The Biden-Harris administration's actions only add to the confusion. In its effort to erase the contributions of faith-based social service organizations, it has not only lifted the prohibition on abortion referrals in Title X-funded projects but also finalized new rules that require faith-based groups to separate their services from any explicitly religious activities. This is not a matter of religious freedom but rather a thinly veiled attempt to silence the voices of these organizations. The new rules, jointly issued by nine executive branch agencies, claim to "further advance President Biden's call for religious freedom and equity for all. " But what exactly does this mean? Are we to assume that faith-based organizations discriminate against their beneficiaries on the basis of religion? It's a question worth asking, especially when the same administration is actively promoting the abortion industry. The Trump administration's rule requiring Title X projects to be physically and financially separate from any abortion-related activities was a necessary step to ensure that taxpayer funds were not being used to fund abortion. But the Biden-Harris administration's reversal of this rule is a clear indication of its willingness to prioritize the abortion industry over the well-being of low-income families. The consequences of this decision are far-reaching. Not only does it undermine the integrity of Title X, but it also sends a message that the Biden-Harris administration is willing to sacrifice the well-being of families for the sake of ideological purity. As we move forward, it's essential that we take a step back and re-examine the moral compass of the Biden-Harris administration. Are we truly a nation that values life and dignity for all, or are we simply paying lip service to these ideals while actively promoting the destruction of human life?