Yesterday's ruling by the California Supreme Court forcing Catholic Charities to provide access to contraception is a potentially far-reaching decision that should concern every religious entity in the nation, critics say.
Richard Ackerman, legal counsel for , which filed a brief in the case, told WND it could have greater impact than the U.S. Supreme Court decision last year that struck down Texas sodomy laws.
"Every religious entity in the state of California and the nation has something to be worried about," he said.
The court's reasoning in yesterday's decision calls into question any exemptions to laws or regulations that conflict with religious belief, Ackerman explained.
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