Some sanity: Reason prevails (for now) in a case of conscience

Good news comes out of California in the case reported in the NBP last week. A state court judge had indicated that he will not coerce a Catholic hospital to perform a sterilization procedure that violates Roman Catholic moral doctrine. That judge has now affirmed his earlier ruling, denying a request for an injunction that would have compelled the hospital to violate the conscience of those who operate the hospital. The plaintiff, Rebecca Chamorro, asked the judge to require the hospital to pe

Good news comes out of California in the case reported in the NBP last week. A state court judge had indicated that he will not coerce a Catholic hospital to perform a sterilization procedure that violates Roman Catholic moral doctrine. That judge has now affirmed his earlier ruling, denying a request for an injunction that would have compelled the hospital to violate the conscience of those who operate the hospital. The plaintiff, Rebecca Chamorro, asked the judge to require the hospital to pe…