The U.S. Conference on Catholic Bishops has started a new website regarding the protection of religious freedom.  Although freedom of religion has always been a cornerstone of the fundamental rights we have as Americans, changes in federal health care mandates and other proposed legislation threaten to erode that liberty we so often take for granted.  This initiative, www.firstamericanfreedom.com, provides readers with the basic fundamental teachings of the Roman Catholic faith and the Church’s views on such important topics as religious practices and traditional marriage.  The website also includes reflections, a video, prayers, and a brochure.  Other sections of the website describe where the Church stands on the current threats to our freedom, and what we can do about them.

Please take a moment to check out this website.  We are in a battle for the preservation of our most basic right to freedom of religion, and we all need to be prepared to deal with the ongoing attacks against our faith.