Inazu Replies to Garnett on Freedom of the Church | National Catholic Reporter

Inazu Replies to Garnett on Freedom of the Church | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: Dr. Inazu adds to the debate on the Freedom of the Church arguments - with a linkage to Church as witness rather than as a privileged part of the system.  Interestingly, this comports with Hobby Lobby attorney's representation that Hobby Lobby had a right to be wrong seated in their religious beliefs (and they were wrong on IUDs and Plan B - I will continue to insist that life begins at gastrulation - not a moment sooner or later - which means the Curia is wrong too).  What is still left out of the debate is the fact that these issues are not about the freedom of the Church - but its power - over both its employees and civil society.  Any other interpreation of this issue is simply a lie - a deliberate miswording.  Sadly, the Church will never admit it -because once it does, it loses the argument in all but theocratic Catholic societies - of which there is currently now one - Vatican City (and I bet even married employees there want coverage for birth control).  I am intersted in how Dr. Inazu would respond to the argument on Church power, religious witness and what the Master would say.  The Jesus who said to not behave like princes of the world and wash each other's feet might object to invoking the power of the Church.