In 1999, Joshua Davey, a resident of Washington, received an academic scholarship from the state for $1,125. He used it to attend Northwest College in Kirkland, Washington, a college and seminary operated by the Assemblies of God. When he decided to major in theology, however, the state withdrew the award. Davey sued in federal court, and eventually the Ninth Circuit Court o (...)
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The Court & religion
Divining the 'Davey' case
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