Taxation, Conscientious Objection and Religious Freedom

Ethical Perspectives 20, no.1(2013): 144-153.

10 Pages Posted: 20 Oct 2014

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Annabelle Lever

University of Geneva - Department of Political Science and International Relations

Date Written: October 8, 2013

Abstract

Is forcing Catholic opponents of abortion to pay taxes for abortion coverage in health plans the same as forcing pacifists to fight? The answer, we’ll see is, is ‘no’, because of the nature of abortion, taxation, and democratic government. We will then examine the implications of these claims for the role of religious bodies in the provision of public services.

Keywords: conscientious objection, abortion, taxation, democracy, equality, pacificism, Cardinal Dolan, Obamacare, health insurance

Suggested Citation

Lever, Annabelle, Taxation, Conscientious Objection and Religious Freedom (October 8, 2013). Ethical Perspectives 20, no.1(2013): 144-153., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2507490

Annabelle Lever (Contact Author)

University of Geneva - Department of Political Science and International Relations ( email )

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Geneva, Geneve CH 1207
Switzerland

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