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To: OldDeckHand
He who pays the piper calls the tune. Don't expect to get funding and not have those providing the funds mess with your doctrine.

The Catholic Church should note this as they push for "vouchers" to keep their schools from closing. Either self-fund, or fold.

45 posted on 06/28/2010 9:06:14 AM PDT by Clemenza (Remember our Korean War Veterans)
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To: Clemenza
"The Catholic Church should note this as they push for "vouchers" to keep their schools from closing. Either self-fund, or fold. "

I think the bright distinction with vouchers is that they are given to individuals, not groups. For example, many Americans qualify for the GI Bill. If you qualify for the GI Bill, you may use those funds at (most) any accredited US university, to include many religiously affiliated universities. Also, you may use those funds to earn an undergraduate degree in divinity. So far, the Court has not found an constitutional infirmity with that process.

So, while the Catholic schools may benefit from students redeeming their vouchers at their school, it's unlikely that will undermine the Church's ability to control their religious teachings at those same schools - so far.

54 posted on 06/28/2010 9:22:23 AM PDT by OldDeckHand
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