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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Supreme Court to decide if parents in Maine can use state funds to send kids to religious schools
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case about whether parents in Maine can receive state tuition assistance to enroll their children in private religious schools.
Major US churches talk reopening amid pandemic, recovering attendance
The Christian Post reached out to churches across the U.S. to learn more about how they're reopening, the ways they're accommodating people in light of pandemic concerns, and what lasting impact, if any, might exist on their congregations post-lockdown.
This week in Christian history: Bishop calls for end of Hindu caste system; Puritan leader sails for America
Here are three events that happened this week in Christian history. They include a Puritan preacher setting sail for America, an Anglican bishop calling for the end of the Hindu caste system in India, and the death of an archbishop crucial to the creation of the Magna Carta.
Biden admin. to change US passport rules, allow Americans to self-identify as M, F or X
The Biden administration has announced that the State Department will allow people to choose their gender identity on passports, even if it contradicts their biological sex. It's also looking to add an X marker for those who identify as nonbinary.
First Baptist Dallas megachurch holds ‘Freedom Sunday’ to celebrate America's 'Christian foundation'
Pastor Robert Jeffress’ prominent Texas megachurch, First Baptist Dallas, held its annual “Freedom Sunday” to celebrate national heritage a week ahead of Independence Day.
Supreme Court rules that California can't force nonprofits to disclose private donors' names
The United States Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that California cannot compel nonprofits to disclose their private donor information, reversing an earlier judgment against two conservative groups.
Google implements changes to Chromebooks amid complaints of kids accessing pornography
Google has announced additional safety measures for its Chromebook product after being put on the National Center on Sexual Exploitation's “Dirty Dozen List" because of the lack of safeguards for children.
UK-based Methodist Church votes to approve gay marriage, recognize cohabitating couples
The Methodist Church of the United Kingdom has approved resolutions aimed at approving the blessing of same-sex unions, as well as approval of cohabitation.
Iowa Supreme Court: State can ban Planned Parenthood from receiving sex-ed funds
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a state law prohibiting abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from participating in two federally-funded education grant programs, reversing a lower court decision.
Share of children living in 2-parent homes reaches highest level in nearly 30 years: report
The percentage of children living in a two-parent household has hit its highest point in nearly 30 years, according to a report by the Institute for Family Studies.