When an Iowa couple sued MercyOne and Catholic Health Initiative for the death of their unborn child, the Catholic hospital initially argued the fetus wasn't a person—despite Catholic doctrine claiming life begins at conception. Only after public backlash did the hospital walk back its legal argument. The panel explores the church’s double standards, financial motivations, and what this case reveals about its moral authority in public health.

News Source:
The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, September 2, 1120 (likely intended as 2025)
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-hospital-ditches-pro-life

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.17.1 featuring Jimmy Jr., Rob, Tracy Wilbert and The Ejector Seat

Catholic Hospital Says Fetus Isn’t a Baby—to Dodge Lawsuit 💸
Pro-Life Until It’s Expensive: The Church’s Legal Hypocrisy ⚖️
MercyOne Denies Life Begins at Conception—In Court 🏥
The Catholic Church Bends Doctrine to Save Money 💰
Fetus or Not? Depends on the Lawsuit Apparently 👀
MercyOne Backpedals on Pro-Life Rhetoric After Backlash 🔁
Church Doctrine Meets the Courtroom—and It’s a Mess ⚖️
Pro-Life Values on Trial: Catholic Health System Flinches 🫣
Do Catholic Hospitals Really Believe Life Begins at Conception? ❓
MercyOne’s Legal Strategy: Deny the Baby to Deny Damages 🙄
Lawsuit Exposes Catholic Double Standards on Abortion 🚨
Catholic Health System Argues Fetus Isn’t a Person—Really? 🤯
Church Doctrine Crumbles in Face of $250K Lawsuit 💸
Catholic Lawyers Say the Quiet Part Out Loud 📢
Pro-Life When Convenient: MercyOne’s Legal Flip-Flop 🤹

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