Revelations that the BC health insurance plan covers family planning services offers a chilling reminder of how far this university has to go before it is fully in line with the Catholic Church. At a basic level, this revelation points out the need for a review of the health insurance policy. University officials need to become more knowledgeable on why the policy was written with family planning services included. If it is true that Massachusetts does not require family planning services in its health insurance plans, then this part of BC’s policy should be deleted entirely.
We stand strongly opposed to the university’s statement, which in essence states that BC is conforming to other schools in the region. Just because other schools offer similar services does not unilaterally make these services ethical. Reason, and not conformity, should be the method of determining difficult questions at a Jesuit institution. The University needs to make its own decisions, based upon the teachings of the Catholic Church, and not blindly conform to societal norms. In addition, the Pro-Life Club should become more active in this debate, researching the health plan and possible solutions. This is a perfect example of how the Pro-Life Club can have a real impact on campus, and we hope that it contributes to the dialogue surrounding this issue. For our part, The Observer will keep a close eye on the administration and its response either for or against life.
services offers a chilling reminder of how far this university has
to go before it is fully in line with the Catholic Church. At a basic level,
this revelation points out the need for a review of the health insurance
policy. University offi cials need to become more knowledgeable
on why the policy was written with family planning services included.
If it is true that Massachusetts does not require family planning services
in its health insurance plans, then this part of BC’s policy should
be deleted entirely.
We stand strongly opposed to the university’s statement, which
in essence states that BC is conforming to other schools in the region.
Just because other schools offer similar services does not unilaterally
make these services ethical. Reason, and not conformity, should be the
method of determining diffi cult questions at a Jesuit institution. The
University needs to make its own decisions, based upon the teachings
of the Catholic Church, and not blindly conform to societal norms. In
addition, the Pro-Life Club should become more active in this debate,
researching the health plan and possible solutions. This is a perfect
example of how the Pro-Life Club can have a real impact on campus,
and we hope that it contributes to the dialogue surrounding this issue.
For our part, The Observer will keep a close eye on the administration
and its response either for or against life.
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This sounds like a great idea for the Pro-Life Club! Keep up the good work saving babies!