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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Jim Bakker ministry to pay $156K in settlement over coronavirus cure claims
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker will pay $156,000 in restitution as part of a settlement agreement with the state of Missouri for promoting a fake cure for coronaviruses on his program.
Kamala Harris to visit Texas border 3 months after being put in charge of immigration crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the U.S. southern border about three months after she was put in charge of handling the illegal immigration crisis.
Supreme Court rules that school can't punish cheerleader for profanity-laden social media post
A Pennsylvania school overstepped its constitutional bounds when it punished a cheerleader for a profanity-laden social media post, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge rules Trump officials can't be sued for clearing of DC park before Bible photo-op
A judge has denied most of the constitutional claims of multiple lawsuits leveled against former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr and other government officials over the forced clearing of protesters from a park near the White House last June.
82% of Americans say religious freedom is key to ‘healthy American society’: poll
More than four-fifths of surveyed Americans believe that freedom of religion is an important aspect of a “healthy American society,” according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports and Summit Ministries.
Lutheran World Federation elects first female general secretary
The Lutheran World Federation has elected its first female general secretary, who will also become the first person from Central Eastern Europe to lead the global communion body.
Supreme Court asked to rule if Boston can legally refuse to fly Christian flag at city hall
A conservative Christian legal nonprofit has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh whether the city of Boston violated the rights of a Christian organization by refusing to allow a Christian flag to fly on public property.
Republican leader calls for China to be held ‘accountable’ for causing COVID-19 pandemic
United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has sent a letter to his fellow Republicans in Congress urging that China be held accountable for failing to prevent the coronavirus from becoming a global pandemic.
80% of Americans support voter photo ID laws: Monmouth poll
Four-fifths of Americans support laws that require voters to show photo identification in order to cast a ballot in elections, according to a new poll by Monmouth University.
This week in Christian history: Puritan leader born, Quakers make treaty with Native Americans
Here are three events that happened this week in Christian history. They include the birth of Increase Mather, the final sermon of John Flavel, and a Quaker treaty with Native Americans.