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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22 states back trans-identified student suing Florida school over bathroom policy
The attorneys general of 22 states and the District of Columbia have signed onto a brief demanding that a Florida school district allow a transgender student to use the bathroom of their gender identity rather than their biological sex.
Biden admin.'s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 10 states, a legal setback for the Biden administration.
Miss. Gov. Tate Reeves shares why he supports 'individual liberty' for vaccines but not abortion
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves shared Sunday why he believes the principle of "individual liberty" and bodily autonomy should apply to COVID-19 vaccine mandates but not to abortion.
Greece requiring negative COVID-19 tests, proof of vaccination to attend church services
The government of Greece has recently enacted measures aimed at requiring churchgoers to present proof that they do not have the coronavirus in order to attend worship following an uptick in COVID-19 infections in the European country.
NY pastor accused of unlawfully selling historic church property where Malcolm X was eulogized
A New York pastor has been accused of selling his church property to an inexperienced developer while wrongfully gaining $900,000 as part of the deal, according to a recently filed complaint.
This week in Christian history: Cardinal Wolsey dies, Church founder born
This week marks the anniversary of the death of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, the birth of a prominent Mennonite bishop, and a Jesuit building the first structure in what is now Chicago, Illinois.
Civil War origins, turkey-less first meal: 7 interesting facts about Thanksgiving
Across the United States, families and friends will be celebrating Thanksgiving, a federal holiday created to thank God for the blessings given in one’s life. The holiday has a complicated history, which goes beyond the traditional imagery of Pilgrims and Indians, and has been observed on dates other than the fourth Thursday of November.
5 inspirational songs for Thanksgiving: 'Rejoice in the goodness of God that has blessed us'
While songs are not always associated with Thanksgiving, here's a list of five inspirational hymns that are often performed around the national holiday, including a couple of songs written in response to great upheaval and suffering.
3 men found guilty of Ahmaud Arbery's murder; mother says ‘God is good’
A jury has found the three white men charged with the killing of 25-year-old unarmed African American Ahmaud Arbery guilty of murder in the highly-publicized case that has been among those at the forefront of nationwide protests for racial justice.
8-year-old dies from injuries sustained in Waukesha Christmas parade attack, church announces
A Pentecostal church in Wisconsin has confirmed that a child member of its congregation has died from injuries sustained in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack on Sunday.