Β A controversial case facing the justices of the Supreme Court has a lot of people fired up: religion and jobs. Β Protesters showed up to the court doors Tuesday, making their feelings known about whether a business can use a religious belief to refuse going along with some parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The case is being brought up by the owners of Hobby Lobby. Β It’s a privately-held company, and the owners don’t think they should be required to offer free birth control, as mandated by Obamacare, saying it violates their religious freedom. Β “Our family started Hobby Lobby built on our faith and together as a family,” says owner Barbara Green. Β “We’ve kept that tradition for more than 40 years, and we want to continue to live out our faith in the way we do business.”
A ruling is expected by late June, and could clarify whether business have a right to religious liberty. Β Obamacare does give some leeway for churches and religious-affiliated groups, even ones that are incorporated. Β But is it okay for other companies that aren’t based on religion to have religion? Β That’s what our Man on the Edge, Robert Wilder, went to find out…
