Michael Gryboski
Mainline Church Editor
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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This week in Christian history: Samurai beatified; controversial theologian born
This week — Feb. 6 to Feb. 12 — marks the anniversary of the birth of a controversial Catholic theologian, the commissioning of an American missionary to Burma and the beatification of a Japanese Christian samurai.
China's Communist Party: A brief history
Since it came to power in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has been a source of controversy regarding its policies, both foreign and domestic. Despite experiencing much backlash at home and abroad, the party maintains a firm grip on the nation.
Tennessee Down syndrome abortion ban reinstated by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has allowed a Tennessee law that bans abortions performed based on an unborn baby being diagnosed with Down syndrome to take effect, reversing an earlier court order blocking the law.
John Piper answers why Eve was created from Adam’s rib
John Piper, the founder of the popular theology website DesiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minnesota, provided his thoughts on why God created Eve from Adam’s rib.
‘A house united can do anything’: Biden promotes civility at National Prayer Breakfast
President Joe Biden stressed the need to improve political civility in the United States during his remarks at the 70th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Oregon city sued by diocese over ordinance restricting church's homeless ministry
An Episcopal diocese and a congregation have filed a lawsuit against an Oregon city over a new ordinance that limits their ministry's ability to feed the homeless amid complaints from neighbors.
Seminary granted $1M to launch House of Black Church Studies
An ecumenical seminary based in Tennessee has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to advance studies on the African American church.
Judge blocks Ohio law requiring proper disposal of aborted babies
A judge has issued a second preliminary injunction against an Ohio law that, among other things, requires that aborted babies be given proper disposal through burial or cremation.
Christian student suspended after sharing beliefs on sexuality and gender, lawsuit says
A Michigan student is suing his high school and school district after being punished for sharing his religious views on LGBT issues and laughing at inappropriate jokes during a summer band camp.
SBC Executive Committee names interim president amid fallout from attorney-client privilege vote
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee has named Tennessee Pastor Willie McLaurin its interim president amid an investigation into how leaders handled allegations of sexual abuse at churches.
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