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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Indiana can require abortion clinics to cremate or bury aborted babies, 7th Circuit rules
A federal appeals court has revived a challenged Indiana law that requires the bodies of aborted babies to be cremated or buried, rejecting the idea that fetal remains are comparable to medical waste.
‘Historic day’ or ‘undeniable harm’? 5 reactions to Senate passing same-sex marriage bill
Here are five reactions to the Senate vote, ranging from groups that saw the result as a historic victory for equality to groups that viewed it as a new threat to religious liberty and the family.
Religious liberty group hails Biden admin.'s move not to appeal ruling against trans mandate
A religious liberty law firm is declaring victory after the Biden administration failed to appeal a court decision blocking a federal mandate requiring medical facilities and staff to perform body mutilating gender transition surgeries, despite religious objections.
Former Texas Baptist student minister sentenced to 5 years in prison for sex abuse
A Texas man who used to be a student minister at a Southern Baptist church has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to online sexual abuse of a child.
Ohio church features 300 Nativity scenes at Christmas festival
A church in Ohio is hosting a weekslong festival that features around 300 different Nativity scenes, as well as other artwork, crafts, food and music.
Wyoming’s largest homeless shelter secures right to hire only Christians, settles lawsuit
A Christian nonprofit organization that serves as Wyoming’s largest homeless shelter recently secured a favorable settlement with state and federal government officials that will allow the shelter to hire only those who share its Christian beliefs.
This week in Christian history: Chicago Catholic school fire, Rowan Williams elected archbishop
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Pope Clement IV, a deadly fire at a Catholic school, and Rowan Williams becoming Archbishop of Canterbury.
Advent: 4 interesting facts about the season of waiting
Here are four interesting facts about Advent, which is considered the season of waiting until the miracle of the Christmas holiday. They include its shrouded origins, how it is sometimes observed as a season of fasting, and the symbolism often associated with it.
'God forgive me ... I was led by Satan': Police release Walmart mass shooter's manifesto
The manifesto of a man who committed a mass shooting at a Walmart in Virginia shortly before Thanksgiving has been released by authorities, with the killer asking God to forgive him.
Thanksgiving: 6 facts to know about how the modern-day holiday came to be
While hundreds of millions of Americans have always known Thanksgiving as a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this was not always the case for the autumn observance. The following pages highlight six key developments that led to Thanksgiving becoming the modern-day observance that Americans know it to be.