Similarities in Religion and Law

Many people have asked me how I ended up studying law after earning my undergraduate degree in religion as if the two are completely unrelated. I've always countered that there are far more similarities than differences. Studying law is very similar to studying religion in that both studies often focus on interpreting texts, examining the implications of those texts for daily life, and discussing whether the implications tell us something about a higher power (whether it be government or God).

I was doing a google search for jobs involving law and religion and this website popped up. The suggestion is that the work of religious leaders (Rabbis, Pastors, Priests) is very similar to the work of a Lawyer in that "these people enjoy helping others with the problems of everyday living." I guess I always felt this was true as well, but often get a sense that there is a fundamental difference in that lawyers are often providing help on a more practical level while religious workers are helping on a spiritual/emotional level. In that way, I've always felt that ministers would be ill-suited for lawyering work and visa versa (I certainly feel that I would not be good at or enjoy being a pastor/priest). However, this might be a poor distinction in that it suggests that there is a difference between helping on a practical level and helping on a spiritual level. Does the distinction pop into my mind because of the American notion of separating church and state (a notion I very much agree with)? Or does it stem from the religious separation of soul and body (a notion I often disagree with)?

Hint: Google is a not a great way to search for jobs, but it can spark good blogging material.