[Modernman]

Why a degree from a divinity school is singled out is beyond me.

Because the money would be used to train a clergyman who would only serve one, distinct congregation. Therefore, taxpayers who are not part of that congregation are forced to have their money used to help that congregation.

[Hodar]

Because the money would be used to train a clergyman who would only serve one, distinct congregation. Therefore, taxpayers who are not part of that congregation are forced to have their money used to help that congregation

I need to take lessons on getting to the point from you. I said the same thing in about 10 paragraphs.... Just call me "Mr. Verbose"

[jwalsh07]

Because the money would be used to train a clergyman who would only serve one, distinct congregation. Therefore, taxpayers who are not part of that congregation are forced to have their money used to help that congregation.

A false assertion. Sudying Theology implies no such thing.

So much for the Neutrality Doctrine. Back to the secular drawing board.

[MEGoody]

"Because the money would be used to train a clergyman who would only serve one, distinct congregation."

I pay taxes which aid people to obtain many degrees that I never get 'help' from. This does not seem to be a valid reason for singling out divinity degrees.

[rwfromkansas]

Nonsense. They are paying for the person to be educated so he can serve people in a congregation (likely many many over the course of his career). This is no different from paying for somebody to get trained so they can go work at Boeing for their entire life. They get the scholarship, but not the religious guy. That is NOT EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER THE LAW.