…the simple principle is that we should not discriminate against faith-based organizations in being able to carry out terrific programs [funded] by the federal government, but we want to make sure that those programs are run in a nondiscriminatory manner.
And that’s not going to encroach on the ability of those faith-based organizations to do what they need to do when it comes to their core religious mission. They are going to be able to hire and carry out those functions of a church, or synagogue, mosque or temple, but they can also participate in federal programs as long as those are done in a way that is not encroaching on a separation of church and state, is open to the public and is not involved in proselytizing.

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How can enforcing a non-discrimination policy possibly not encroach on religious-related hiring practices? If an organization’s “core religious mission” includes proselytization, are they automatically ineligible to participate in the federal program regardless of their results? To avoid this type of mess, programs like these will work only if funding is granted based solely on results and not contingent on methods or religious content (or lack thereof).