And it would seem very incongruent and disingenuous to obtain a degree from an institution that teaches and adheres to certain religious principles, while you do not hold the same principles. To me, it becomes just one more self centered reason that the drop outs (in more ways than one) try and justify their animosity.

If I am going to Notre Dame, and then change my religion part way through, I transfer out as a part of my complete transition. I don't stay. It would be hypocritical if I did.