Student at Ave Maria College Loses Public Financial Aid Because of Theology Major

This story is almost a carbon copy of Davey v. Locke, a case that went all the way up to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals last year. Despite the general looniness of the 9th Circuit, the student actually won this important religious liberty case.

Interestingly enough, the Davey case involved a state statute that has its roots in early 20th century American anti-Catholic sentiment. Commonly referred to as a "Blaine Amendment", several states not only have this statute, its application has been expanded beyond targeting the Catholic Church to anything that is Christian.