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Sentinel Alert: 2.25.23
The proposed repeal of all protection for unborn children by Michigan’s legislature is bad public policy. In moving to completely repeal Michigan’s protections for human life in the womb, legislators do not, as claimed, merely replace Michigan’s law with Roe. By default, their proposed legislation legalizes unrestricted late-term abortion, partial-birth abortion, and infanticide, now possible due to the passage of Prop 2 last November. No state interest greater than the pro
Feb 25, 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


WFFC to Equip Pastors from 13 Nations
New treaty trade obligations governing the Caribbean states substantially interfere with the fundamental freedoms of thought, conscience,...
Jan 22, 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


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


Proposed Title IX Regulations Threaten Freedom of Religion, Due Process, and the Right to Educate
Both the CCCU and Professor Wagner filed official comments with the Department of Education in response to proposed changes to Title IX...
Nov 14, 2022


NAMING OF NEW WAGNER FAITH & FREEDOM CENTER ANNOUNCED AT SAU
Spring Arbor, Mich. — Spring Arbor University announced the naming of the new Wagner Faith & Freedom Center, housed on SAU’s campus in...
Nov 11, 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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