I think this is a very difficult situation; I think Bush means well, but any time a group starts taking federal money, it also becomes subject to a million laws that will essentially undermine its religious nature.
Personally, I think even hospitals could make enough money to exist without federal funding, if they offered a genuine alternative to the modern US attitude towards life (which is, "get rid of it!"). That and bringing back religious orders dedicated to nursing, which they had back in the old days before the good sisters decided they wanted to put on performances of the Vagina Monologues and maybe get ordained to the priesthood while they were at it.
I disagree. It's simple, the government has no legitmate role in churches or charity whatsoever.
I think Bush means well
So did Roosevelt. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
but any time a group starts taking federal money, it also becomes subject to a million laws that will essentially undermine its religious nature.
Precisely, not to mention involving themselves with force based groups, like government.
Personally, I think even hospitals could make enough money to exist without federal funding,
Indeed, no involvement with hospitals is needed or useful. Anything which cannot exist on it's own without the use of force isn't valued enough by people to exist in the first place.