Sarah Varney:

In his opinion, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk wrote — quote — "The use of contraception, just like abortion, violates traditional tenets of many faiths, including the Christian faith plaintiff practices."

Kacsmaryk references Catholic catechisms and 4th century religious texts. "Does Onan, the second son of Judah, imagine that we approve of any sexual intercourse except for the procreation of children?"

Sepper says the decision marks the rising influence of conservative Christian theology in the courts.

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