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 says Oregon city can ban homeless encampments on public property
The United States Supreme Court has upheld an Oregon city’s ordinance prohibiting homeless individuals from setting up encampments on public property, concluding that such restrictions do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.””
PCUSA may add sexual orientation, gender identity to antidiscrimination policy
Presbyterian Church (USA) is considering a measure that, if approved, would add sexual orientation and gender identity to their antidiscrimination policy for people seeking ordination.
Episcopal House of Deputies president who accused bishop of abuse wins reelection
The Episcopal Church House of Deputies president, who recently garnered headlines when she accused a retired bishop of unwanted contact, has been reelected after being challenged by her own vice president.
Supreme Court dismisses Idaho abortion ban lawsuit, sends case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed litigation surrounding Idaho’s abortion ban, allowing a lower court ruling permitting federal guidance to be in play that would require hospitals to perform emergency abortions.
Episcopal Church elects Sean Rowe as new presiding bishop
The Right Rev. Sean W. Rowe has been elected the new presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, being elected on the first ballot amid a crowded field to determine the head of the mainline Protestant denomination.
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit against gov’t over social media censorship
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a complaint from two states and multiple social media users claiming that the federal government unlawfully worked with online platforms to censor their posts.
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against publicly funding Catholic charter school
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled against publicly funding the first-ever religious charter school in the United States, concluding that the measure would be unconstitutional.
Supreme Court rejects Josh Duggar's appeal of child porn conviction
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former reality TV star and Christian conservative activist Josh Duggar, who is serving over a decade in prison for possessing child pornography.
Episcopal Church bishops reject resolution declaring Israel an 'apartheid' state
The Episcopal Church House of Bishops has rejected resolutions that would have labeled Israel an apartheid state and endorsed divestment efforts against the Middle Eastern nation while approving measures calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Historic NY church added to Harriet Tubman Pilgrimage Trail
A historic church in New York that helped runaway slaves has been added to a trail honoring 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.