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Post by Seany-D on Feb 25, 2004 12:12:48 GMT -5
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Post by the anti-myrmidon on Feb 25, 2004 12:42:22 GMT -5
It probably would not, as religious studies programs at most universities require a broad background in several different traditions, so it's not like students are getting trained specifically to be pastors or ministers.
I think that it is of note that Rehnquist wrote the majority opinion, particularly since he is one of the biggest conservatives on the court (the man did once argue that the 10 Commandments were secular). While I'm sure that he personally would probably be in favor of giving the scholarships for religious education, he is known for his support of states' rights. Thus, it's okay for Washington to deny money for religious education, but it would also be okay for Michigan to give money for it (there are a few bills to this effect pending).
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Magonus
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Post by Magonus on Feb 27, 2004 10:48:41 GMT -5
It's kind of unfair, not allowing scholarships for RS students. I was actually considering minoring in it, before switching my major from CSE, just because it's interesting. About half of my Hinduism class wasn't even so much religion as history and sociology, anyways.
-Magonus
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Post by Valvilis on Feb 27, 2004 15:31:15 GMT -5
Read it again. It's about theology students, not religious studies. BIG difference.
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