Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 21, 2021

  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.

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  Jun 20, 2021

  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.

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  Jun 18, 2021

  Juneteenth becomes 12th federal holiday

  Juneteenth, the celebration of the anniversary of when slavery was officially abolished in the United States, has become a federal holiday through strong bipartisan support.

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  Jun 18, 2021

  'Substantial win': Conservative Christians react to Supreme Court foster care ruling

  Conservative Christians have voiced their support for the U.S. Supreme Court's latest ruling in favor of foster care mothers who sued after the city of Philadelphia refused to work with Catholic Social Services over its adherence to traditional Christian beliefs on sexuality. However, some are cautious about the court's narrow ruling.

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  Jun 18, 2021

  ‘Historical awareness,’ ‘spirit of reconciliation’: Churches across US observe Juneteenth

  Churches across the United States are hosting events to celebrate Juneteenth, which celebrates the official end of slavery in the country after the American Civil War.

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  Jun 17, 2021

  IRS denies tax-exempt status to Christian org accused of being too political; appeal filed

  A Christian group is appealing a decision from the Internal Revenue Service denying nonprofit exemption status due to the government believing that its endeavors are too political.

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  Jun 17, 2021

  Supreme Court rules Christian foster agency can't be forced to place kids with same-sex couples

  The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the city of Philadelphia can't exclude a Catholic charity from its foster program because the organization won't place children with same-sex couples in accordance with religious beliefs. 

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  Jun 16, 2021

  Judge rules against Christian baker Jack Phillips in transgender 'birthday' cake case

  A judge has ruled that Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips violated state anti-discrimination law by refusing to bake a pink-and-blue transgender birthday cake.

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  Jun 16, 2021

  UNICEF removes report accused of downplaying harm of porn on kids

  The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has recently removed a controversial paper which critics claimed downplayed the harm of pornography on children.

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  Jun 16, 2021

  Baptist church ordains first known transgender pastor in denomination’s history

  An Indiana congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has ordained who is believed to be the first confirmed transgender pastor in the denomination's history.