Frank Turek Accuses Baylor University of Obstructing Christian Campus Event

Frank Turek Accuses Baylor University of Obstructing Christian Campus Event

Christian apologist Frank Turek has accused Baylor University of imposing excessive security fees and administrative restrictions that led to the postponement of a campus outreach event featuring him and fellow apologist Corey Miller. The event, originally scheduled for Oct. 5 at Waco Hall, was organized by the university’s chapter of Ratio Christi, a national Christian apologetics ministry.
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