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Freedom Friday: 2.17.23
In this video Prof. William Wagner discusses the tragedy at Michigan State University and analyzes national and international events impacting Christian people and the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
Feb 17, 2023


Beacon Newsletter: February 2023
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Feb 17, 2023


Freedom Friday: 2.10.23
In this video Prof. William Wagner analyzes how adding classifications to Michigan's civil rights law, without protecting freedom of thought, conscience and religion, will inevitably lead to authorities weaponizing the law against religious people.
Feb 10, 2023


Freedom Friday: 2.03.23
In this video Prof. William Wagner explains important cases impacting faith and freedom: Christian people booted by US Government from Air & Space Museum for wear hats saying "pro-life" Presidential Executive Order leading to physicians being forced to violate their conscience UK forces child, against parents wishes, to attend Lgbtq parade and other indoctrination. Doc in Belgium euthanizes a mother. European Court of Human Rights says violation of right to life
Feb 3, 2023


Freedom Friday: 1.27.23
In this video Prof. William Wagner provides analysis of some of the most recent government actions threatening freedom of thought and conscience: Michigan Supreme Court proposes rule compelling and censuring speech of Judges in ways that threaten religious conscience; As reported by Washington Stand, Police Officer loses career after posting Biblical viewpoint on marriage; Canadian pastor faces prison in connection with holding worship service during pandemic protests.
Jan 27, 2023


Freedom Friday: 1.20.23
See Professor Wagner's analysis of all things Faith & Freedom this week: Federal Judge Upholds Religious Accommodation under the Title IX for Religious Schools; SCOTUS agrees to review anti-conscience test allowing employers to refuse religious accommodation requests; Christian nurse fired for refusing to provide drugs to kill an unborn child; *NHL player stands alone for religious conscience in face of extreme pressure to act against his sincerely held religious beliefs; 250
Jan 20, 2023


2023 MLK Day - Freedom of Religion Day Message
In this video, Professor Wagner remembers the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how the freedom of thought, conscience and religion...
Jan 16, 2023


Understanding Why the First Amendment Protects Freedom of Expression
The First Amendment Protects Freedom of Expression, Especially Expression of One’s Personal Conscience and Religious Identity By Prof....
Jan 12, 2023


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Dec 15, 2022


Announcing the New Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor University announced the naming of the new Wagner Faith & Freedom Center , housed on SAU’s campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan, during a dedication ceremony earlier this month. The Spring Arbor Foundation received funding to establish the center in 2021, in large part due to naming gifts from Lois Mol and Jim and Debra Mol, as well as additional gifts from other generous donors. The Wagner Faith & Freedom Center is led by Distinguished Chair Prof. William Wagner, w
Nov 3, 2022
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