Michael Gryboski
Michael Gryboski has been a reporter with The Christian Post since 2011. He covers politics, church and ministries, court cases, and other issues. He has written extensively on issues like litigation over conservative congregations leaving The Episcopal Church, the longstanding debate within the United Methodist Church over homosexuality, court cases on various social issues, and the evangelical community.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Master’s in History at George Mason University. Inspired by his studies, Gryboski pens a regular column titled “This week in Christian history,” which briefly sums up the anniversaries of notable events in the long and diverse past of Christianity. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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PCUSA head urges Biden to lift sanctions on Syria to help earthquake victims hurt by blockade
The head of Presbyterian Church (USA) has called on the United States to lift its sanctions on Syria so as to better help provide aid after the devastating earthquake that impacted the area.
Ex-gays respond to Andy Stanley’s claim that LGBT people have ‘more faith than a lot of you’
Christians who once identified as homosexual have mixed opinions about recent remarks made by Pastor Andy Stanley, in which the megachurch leader said that LGBT individuals who go to church have “more faith than a lot of you.”
Biden tells Congress to restore abortion 'right' Supreme Court 'took away': 'It’s our duty'
During his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass a bill to codify Roe v. Wade into law following the Supreme Court's decision last year, vowing to veto any “national ban” on abortion that Congress might pass.
Idaho city wrong to arrest hymn singers at outdoor worship gathering: court rules
A court has rejected a motion from an Idaho city to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three people who were arrested during a 2020 worship protest outside city hall that included hymn singing.
PCUSA clergy candidates claim exam question on violent Bible passage 'causes harm'
A group of ordination candidates in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have taken issue with an exam including a violent passage from the Bible, claiming that such content may “cause harm.”
IMB celebrates sending 46 full-time missionaries to solve 'world's greatest problem'
The Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board recently approved sending 46 full-time missionaries, noting recent increases in support from local congregations.
First black female Episcopal priest to be featured on special edition quarter
The first African American woman to be ordained a priest in The Episcopal Church will be honored as part of the United States Mint’s 2024 American Women Quarters Program.
Church at Planned Parenthood must pay $960K for holding worship outside abortion clinic
A pro-life organization will have to pay $960,000 in legal fees and damages for holding worship services at the property of a local Planned Parenthood clinic in Washington state.
Only 39% of voters want Kamala Harris to be Biden’s 2024 running mate: poll
If President Joe Biden runs for reelection in 2024, only 39% of voters want to see Vice President Kamala Harris be his running mate, according to a recent poll from Rasmussen Reports.
This week in Christian history: John Wesley survives fire, pope elected, missionary born
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of a German missionary, Methodism founder John Wesley being rescued from a fire, and the election of Pope Clement IV.