Clergy content casting Mary as the “main character” of the Christmas story, infers she possessed the power to abort Jesus. This recast provides a revealing case study of a broader theological and jurisprudential shift. Drawing on constitutional theory, natural law, Christian theology, and historical precedent, the Article argues that such framing reflects the ascendancy of a secular progressive humanist worldview grounded in radical personal autonomy rather than unalienable r

The Hon. William Wagner, Distinguished Chair of the Wagner Faith & Freedom Center at Spring Arbor University, participated in the 2025 Education Freedom Legal Network (EFLN) Annual Summit held October 23, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. The EFLN—an initiative that convenes attorneys, scholars, and policy advocates focused on protecting and advancing the freedom to educate—brought together leaders from across the country for a day of high-level strategy and collaboration.  Advan

Lansing, MI — October 13, 2025  — The Honorable William R. Wagner, WFFC Distinguished Chair for Faith & Freedom, joined a distinguished group of speakers at a special training session for state school board members. Sponsored by the Mackinac Center, Salt & Light Global, and the Leadership Institute, the event brought together thought leaders and policy experts to equip board members with foundational knowledge and practical tools for effective governance. Professor Wagner del

Governments increasingly infringe on parents' liberty to direct and control the upbringing of their children. Does the Constitution limit the exercise of government power in this area. Can government school officials, for example, secretly participate in the social gender transitioning of a child without notifying the child's parents? Fundamental Liberty, Strict Scrutiny, and the Deeply Rooted Legal History and Tradition of a Parent's Right to Direct and Control the Upbrin

April 21, 2025 — Denver, Colorado — William Wagner presented testimony to the Colorado House of Representatives concerning a constitutional amendment recognizing the inalienable right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children. “The deeply rooted historical and legal traditions of this nation recognize what every parent knows the moment they hold their child for the first time …  It has been given to them the duty, responsibility, and right to

We are excited to announce a Sunday Evening Seminar Series with Professor William Wagner to help parents see what’s on the horizon and how they can protect their families. Starting with the wisdom of God’s Word, Professor Wagner will examine issues in the culture and legal protections in place for Christian parents on a wide variety of topics.  Join us at Victory Baptist Church in Manchester, Michigan on July 14th at 6:00 p.m. as we kick off our  “Summer of Parental Rights.”

In this short video, Professor Wagner discusses the removal of a child from its home by the State of Indiana. When the Government takes Your Child

In this short video Professor Wil Wagner shows how government power over family decision-making is at the center of both government polices intruding into the home, and government school policies prohibiting parents from receiving information about their own children. Government Power, Parents, and Education Choice

In this radio podcast, we discuss the importance of choosing a Christian education for your children. Our guest is Luke Wagner, Head of School at Fond du Lac Christian School in Wisconsin. Join us as we discuss how God gives to parents the duty and responsibility to control the education choices of their children -- and learn the importance of choosing Christ as your child's perspective for learning. Parental Choice and the Importance of Christian Education