In recent weeks, Trinity Western University’s (TWU) proposal for a law school has sparked much debate and discussion. The popular reaction from students, as reflected by tweets, status updates, and petitions, has generally been one of strong disapproval. However, often drowned out—but not absent—are the alternative voices in the debate. For instance, President Lindsay Lyster […]
Trinity Western University’s law school and the battle over free thinking
It is clear that the debate over Trinity Western University’s proposal for a law school is no longer a debate over homosexuality and religious freedom, but a debate over intellectual competency. Take the recent article in the National Post from legal scholars who oppose TWU’s proposal for a law school as an example. While arguing […]
Opposition to Trinity Western Law School because of anti-homosexual rules
As reported in the Vancouver Sun, the Council of Canadian Law Deans oppose Trinity Western University’s (TWU) proposal for the country’s first religious law school because of the university’s long-standing requirement that faculty and students abstain from homosexual relationships. According to Trinity Western community covenant, any sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between […]
TWU proposes law school
“Keep your head down and your mouth shut.” This is advice Christian lawyers sometimes give to Christian students heading to law school. But isn’t law school about learning to be an advocate and argue your position with integrity? Unfortunately, the advice reflects the fact that many students find law school a hostile environment for the […]