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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Religious schools sue Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom over school closure order
A group of private religious schools representing different faith traditions have filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom over a recent school closure order.
Nebraska bans dismemberment abortions; procedure not welcomed in ‘civilized society,’ says governor
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a bill into law that largely bans dismemberment abortions, declaring that the procedure should not exist “in a humane, civilized society.”
This week in Christian history: John Bunyan, Dallas Seminary president, Boxer Rebellion
Here are three things that happened this week, Aug. 16-22, in Church history. They include the martyrdom of missionaries during the Boxer Rebellion, John Bunyan preaching his last sermon, and the death of the first president of Dallas Theological Seminary
3 churches sue Minn. governor over face mask mandate, attendance limits
Three congregations in Minnesota have filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz over a recently issued order mandating the wearing of face masks and another order limiting worship attendance
Over 100 pro-life Democrat leaders urge Biden, Democratic Party to soften stance on abortion
A group of more than 100 Democratic politicians, including a governor and members of Congress, have signed a letter urging the Democratic Party to soften its stance on abortion.
Scholars, faith leaders sign Philadelphia Statement supporting civil debate, rejecting 'cancel culture'
A group of scholars and faith leaders, including prominent Southern Baptists like Albert Mohler and Russell Moore, have signed a statement supporting discourse and opposing “cancel culture.”
Mennonite regional body considering cutting ties over LGBT issues
A regional body of Mennonite Church USA has entered into a period of discernment over possibly leaving the denomination in part over LGBT issues.
‘A step toward anti-racism’: Idaho church removes Robert E. Lee from stained glass window
An Idaho congregation of the United Methodist Church has removed an image of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a stained glass window.
‘California targeted the wrong groups’: John MacArthur sues state over worship restrictions
Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church has filed a lawsuit against California over restrictions on indoor worship after the state issued a second lockdown order as part of its response to COVID-19.
5 Kamala Harris controversies: Extramarital affair, pro-life raid and Knights of Columbus criticism
Here are five controversies surrounding Sen. Kamala Harris, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's selection as his vice-presidential running mate for the 2020 campaign against President Donald Trump. These controversies include some of Harris' decisions as attorney general of California, her authorizing the raid of a pro-life activist's home, and her questioning of a judicial nominee's affiliation with the Knights of Columbus.