Michael Gryboski

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  Jan 2, 2022

  This week in Christian history: Granada conquered, Methodist missionary born

  This week marks the anniversary of the birth of accomplished Methodist missionary E. Stanley Jones and the completion of the Christian reconquest of Spain.

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  Jan 1, 2022

  ‘Our children are dying’: Faith-based groups look to heal Chicago amid rising violence

  2021 was the most violent year Chicago has experienced since the birth of the 21st century, according to recently released data from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

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  Dec 28, 2021

  Student preaching, foster care rights: 5 important Supreme Court decisions in 2021

  Here are five notable decisions from the United States Supreme Court in 2021 that have to do with the First Amendment, especially the issue of religious liberty. They include questions over foster care and a student seeking damages for being punished for preaching on campus.

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  Dec 27, 2021

  11 notable Christian figures who died in 2021

  Here are 11 notable Christians who died this year. They include a theologian who was censured by the Vatican, a prominent Latin-American evangelist, a major anti-Apartheid figure, and the founder what is believed to be the largest congregation in the world.

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  Dec 26, 2021

  This week in Christian history: ‘It came upon a midnight clear’ published, Pentecostal movement leader weds

  This week marks the anniversary of the first time the Christmas carol “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” was published, the founding of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and the “Father of the Pentecostal movement” gets married.

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  Dec 23, 2021

  Texas business sues US military over ban on sale of Bible-themed dog tags

  A Texas-based religious business that makes specialty dog tags with Bible verses and Christian imagery has filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense over its decision to prohibit the company from selling religious tags with U.S. armed forces trademarks.

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  Dec 22, 2021

  Lutheran LGBT ministry suspends ELCA's first trans-identified bishop over alleged 'racist' actions

  A group that supports LGBT Lutheran clergy has suspended the membership of the first trans-identified bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, accusing the church leader of “racist” actions and words.

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  Dec 22, 2021

  Senators soften language in Build Back Better bill restricting religious childcare, pre-K funding

  A Senate committee has removed some of the controversial language in the Build Back Better bill that would restrict funding and aid for faith-based childcare and pre-k programs unless they adhered to federal anti-discrimination law. 

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  Dec 21, 2021

  How should parents talk to their kids about Santa Claus? Al Mohler weighs in

  Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler Jr. suggested to Christian parents that they shouldn't treat Santa Claus as an imaginary figure.

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  Dec 20, 2021

  NY Gov. Hochul tells churchgoers to get vaccinated, 'spread the love of Christ' this Christmas

  The governor of New York encouraged a Baptist congregation to “spread love” and “spread friendship” during the Christmas season rather than the coronavirus.