Implications of the constitutionality of the ACA for Christians

With the declaration that the Affordable Healthcare Act IS constitutional, my analysis of the implications upon Christians should be of concern.

1.    Every individual is required to purchase some form of health care.  If you do not purchase health care, you will be required to pay a penalty.  If you can’t afford to purchase the insurance, how will you be able to afford to pay the penalty? 

2.    Given that the government is already running annual budget deficits in excess of $1.5 trillion, eventually some savings in the budget will need to be made.  There will most likely be reductions in medical services available.

3.    Given that abortions are funded in this law – yes, every Christian will now be paying to abort babies – this feature will be protected politically to remain. 

4.    The reduction in services will mean a cutback to older Americans.  Does that 60 year old really need joint replacements?  Drugs will be provided to overcome the pain.  Rationing would be done fairly – it’s just some people will be treated more fairly than others.

5.    There will no desire to withhold necessary treatments to newborns.  That would be inconceivable, especially when these newborns are potential future taxpayers.  What WILL happen is the expanded use of technology to determine if a fetus could be born with a birth defect or genetical possibilities for future major health conditions.  Doctors already “suggest” that these babies be aborted before birth.  Health care may require these abortions.  Better to have all babies born to be healthy.

6.    Many health care programs will be financially driven out of the marketplace and all that will be left will be the federal government to provide these services.

7.    Churches – of any denomination – will be required to pay for health services that are in complete opposition to religious doctrine.

8.  The government will be looking more into your annual tax returns to determine your “ability to pay.”  Some people will be determined to be able to pay more than others.

9.    Everybody will now be subject to the future potential of the government – at probably any level – to be taxed to do whatever the government wants to do.

What are your thoughts?