The Non-prophets

Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won't provideThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on October 1, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-will-now-make-catholic-hospitalsColorado has passed a new law requiring all hospitals to disclose any procedures they won’t perform due to non-medical reasons. The "Patients Right to Know Act" ensures transparency, especially targeting Catholic hospitals that follow religious doctrine rather than medical expertise in determining the services they offer. Many Catholic hospitals, instead of being clear about their religious affiliations, use generic names like “Mercy Hospital,” hiding their policies from the public. This legislation aims to solve that, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare based on the services the hospitals offer or refuse. Catholic hospitals, governed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, refuse to provide services like abortions, sterilizations, and gender-affirming care,