CORI and ‘freedom of conscience’

The Conference of Religious of Ireland’s (CORI) recent statement on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill includes views which I could share.

I take issue with them here in respect of their special pleading in the matter of freedom of conscience.

“Elected representatives, of all political persuasions”, they say, “ought to be allowed a free vote and the option to abstain from participation in a legislative process that could introduce [sic] abortion to Ireland.”