“The bishops aren’t going away or shutting up any time soon. By refusing to check their moral convictions at the gate of the public square, Catholic bishops helped the House get a health care bill.” No. They interfered to push their own agenda which is based on dogma and not evidence – or democratically expressed public opinion – and have it enshrined in law. A law that affects the rights of people who are both members, non-members and escapees from their particular cult.

Precisely what part of ‘separation of church and state’ do you not understand, Dan?