The Rising Tide – By God’s Grace –

By: American Decency Staff

The stage is set for tonight and Saturday morning – dealing with a subject that is both timely and universal.  I speak of persecution.  Our conference is entitled: “The Rising Tide – Persecution in America.”

We have a great line up of speakers.  Click below for information on our speakers and schedule.

Our speakers

The schedule:  (Come early Saturday morning for a complimentary continental breakfast.)

*A last addition is the following: 

By God’s grace at the eleventh hour, we had the opportunity to add one of Michigan (America’s) top gun Christian attorneys to our line-up of speakers.  I am referring to Professor William Wagner.Wagner has served in Washington, DC in all three branches of the federal government. 

Those of you are who have heard Professor Wagner know that you will hear from a man of God.   See Will’s bio below:

Wagner’s addition will add an attorney’s input into the spiritual/constitutional perspective facing Christians.  He also will provide counsel for any pastors and/or Christian leaders seeking legal direction and guidelines regarding anticipated ACLU challenges regarding Christian conscience and religious liberty. 

Rising Tide will conclude at 11:30 A.M.  Some will have to leave.

FOR THOSE ABLE TO STAY FOR A BRIEF WHILE LONGER AFTER THE SCHEDULED PROGRAM IS COMPLETED:

Professor William Wagner will be speaking over lunch together.  Lunch is free-of-charge (free will offering).

Professor  William Wagner’s bio:

Professor William Wagner currently holds a tenured law school professorship. A frequent speaker at world conferences, William has a special interest in the protection of free expression and constitutional good governance under the rule of law. His writing is published in a number of articles, books and other publications, including a national best seller. As lead amicus counsel on a variety of matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, he authored briefs on behalf of various organizations. He also authored written testimony, evidence, and briefs in such forums as the Swedish Supreme Court, the U.S. Congress, and the U.K. Parliament. He has further addressed many executive, legislative, parliamentary, and judicial audiences throughout the world, and presented at various diplomatic forums including the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

William previously served in the U.S. Courts as a federal judge. Prior to his appointment on the federal bench, he served as a legal advisor and the chief American diplomat for the Department of Justice at an American Embassy in Africa. William also served as a senior U.S. prosecutor, litigating hundreds of federal cases and serving as chief of appellate litigation for the Office of the U.S. Attorney. Prior to serving in the Justice Department, William served as legal counsel in the U.S. Senate.

William received the post-doctoral Danforth Fellowship in Law after earning his J.D. in 1986. He is a winner of the Stanley E. Beattie Teaching Award, given to the professor making the greatest contribution to the legal education of law students. He has served on the executive governing boards of a number of international and national ministries and non-profit corporations. William married his bride, Marilyn, over twenty-five years ago and together they home schooled their children.

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Mark Friday evening, October 16 and Saturday morning, October 17 on your calendar and plan to join us here at American Decency for The Rising Tide:  Persecution in America.

What:  The Rising Tide:  Persecution in America
When:  Friday, October 16 – 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am – 11:30 am
(breakfast available 8:30am – 9:00 am)

Where:  American Decency Association
203 E. Main Street, Fremont MI

There is no cost to attend, however a free will offering will be taken.
Register in advance or at the door, however your pre-registration will help us plan.

Call us at 231-924-4050 to register or for more information.

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