Originally Posted by RichieLion

NO, I have not missed the point; in fact, you did, and I am 100% right here.

This is a Constitutional issue. It's a First Amendment issue pertaining to Freedom of Religion.

The Roman Catholic church has a long held belief against the use of hormonal contraceptives. This form of birth control was banned by the Church since this drug's inception. The Church only allows it's married parishioners to use the "rhythm method" of birth control. (I say married only because the Church also teaches against pre-marital sex....duh)

The Church cannot prevent any woman, Catholic or otherwise, from purchasing these drugs and using them against it's teachings. They have no right to do that.

BUT, also the Church cannot, by law, be compelled to provide these pills to women. It's against the Church's religious beliefs to do so. It's really that simple.

Tell me what I don't understand and what point I'm missing where it concerns this First Amendment protection.