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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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.
Most Americans oppose religious exemptions from COVID-19 lockdown restrictions: Pew
Most Americans oppose giving houses of worship an exemption from COVID-19 shutdown rules, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center.
Judge allows lawsuit over evangelical foster agency's exemption to HHS rule to proceed
A mother who sued South Carolina and federal officials over their ties to an evangelical Christian foster agency can proceed, according to a district court judge.
Students at Christian schools can’t be banned from Vt. dual enrollment program: appeals court
Students who attend private faith-based schools in Vermont are now allowed to take dual enrollment college classes, a court has ruled after the state banned students at non-secular schools from taking advantage of the program.
Lebanon's prime minister resigns amid protests after deadly Beirut explosion
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced his government's resignation Monday following last week's massive explosion in Beirut that killed at least 163 people and resulted in over 6,000 injuries.
Conn. city agrees to exempt pro-life pregnancy center from sign ordinance
A mobile pro-life pregnancy clinic can operate in Connecticut’s capital city without having to adhere to an ordinance requiring that it post signs inside and outside the facility that imply that it does not have medical professionals on-site.
Ark. laws banning sex-selective, dismemberment abortions can go into effect: appeals court
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a ruling allowing Arkansas to implement a set of laws banning dismemberment and sex-selective abortions.
This week in Christian history: pope ordained, saint killed by Nazis, John Milton
Here are three things that happened this week, Aug. 9-15, in Church history. They include the ordination of the future John XXIII, the Nazis killing a Catholic saint, and a king ordering the burning of the books of John Milton.
Pope appoints 6 women to previously all-male Vatican council
Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.
Ky. megachurch opening 2 new ‘community campuses’ to improve outreach to different groups
A multisite megachurch in Kentucky will soon be opening up two new “community campuses” aimed at improving outreach to assorted demographic groups.