The controversy over the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services contraceptives mandate is picking up steam again.
Rallies will be held numerous U.S. cities, including Atlanta and Athens, on Friday to protest the mandate, which will require most employers to provide FDA-approved contraceptives insurance coverage for workers without a co-pay or deductible. Churches are exempt. However, women who are employed by religiously-affiliated organizations such as universities, hospitals and charities, could obtain coverage directly from their insurance company.
The Georgia rallies will be held at noon at the state Capitol in Atlanta and at the R.G. Stephens Jr. Federal Building, 355 Hancock Ave. in Athens. The theme is "Stand Up for Religious Freedom-Stop the HHS Mandate!"
Many Catholics are upset with the mandate, which they claim violates their religious freedom.
Speakers for the Atlanta rally include Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama; Atty. Mia Reini; and activist Catherine Davis.
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