Posted by Barry, Suave MF at adsl-68-72-143-6.dsl.chcgil.ameritech.net on February 25, 2004 at 22:56:04:
In Reply to: While the board is on politics posted by Runshouse21 on February 25, 2004 at 21:59:50:
Solely because of something we have called 'Separation of Church & State'. Meaning that the government & religion should not ever mix.
Like it or not, giving money to someone to be used for religious purposes would be contradicting that & possibly show favoritism.
But on the other hand, if they would allow a scholarship/aid to be used for other reasons as well (i.e. a typical student going to a typical school learning all other subjects too), then give them the money.
Govt. money to a ministry/nun/misc. religious school? No.
Govt. money to a student ONLY studying how to become a minister/nun/etc.? No.
Govt. money to a student studying a wide range of subjects including the ministry/nunnery(?)/etc.? Sure.