Former UNLV Philosophy Prof. Denied Tenure for Being Too Conservative

I recently learned that Dr. Francis Beckwith, one of my favorite philosophy professors here at UNLV when I was an undergraduate and an affable and prolific scholar, has been denied tenure at Baylor University. From the published accounts so far, it looks like Beckwith's open support of a pro-life, pro-intelligent design position is what did him in, despite the fact that he has a stellar publication and teaching record. The tenure committee was apparently stacked against him by some influential Baylor professors and alumni who were hostile to Beckwith's views. In my opinion, this is a serious error on Baylor's part and, as might be expected, is drawing considerable negative press (see, for example, here, here, here, here, and here). The case is currently under appeal. Hopefully, Baylor will reverse the judgment and give Beckwith the tenure he cleary deserves.