Michael Gryboski

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  Jul 12, 2020

  This week in Christian history: First Chinese convert to Methodism, English preacher martyred, Lausanne Conference

  Here are three things that happened this week, July 12-18, in Church history. They include the beginning of the Lausanne Conference, the martyrdom of a notable English preacher, and the first Chinese convert to Methodism.

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  Jul 10, 2020

  CNN’s Don Lemon calling Jesus ‘not perfect’ is ‘blasphemy,’ Mike Huckabee says

  CNN host Don Lemon has recently garnered controversy for comments he made claiming that Jesus Christ “was not perfect” while He was living on earth.

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  Jul 10, 2020

  Biden vows to overturn HHS conscience protections for Little Sisters, Hobby Lobby if elected president

  Former Vice President Joe Biden said he will overturn religious conscience protections for nonprofits and businesses opposed to the Health and Human Services' contraceptive coverage mandate if elected president.

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  Jul 9, 2020

  Navy allows service members to attend church during COVID-19, updates policy

  The U.S. Navy has clarified an order on in-person gatherings to allow personnel to gather for indoor worship services after members of Congress raised concern that the order barred service members from attending churches and houses of worship. 

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  Jul 9, 2020

  Satanic Temple threatens to sue Mississippi if state adds 'In God We Trust' to new flag

  An atheist group that calls itself The Satanic Temple has threatened to sue Mississippi if it decides to add the national motto “In God We Trust” to its flag.

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  Jul 9, 2020

  Recognizing religious freedom or denying healthcare? 5 reactions to Little Sisters Supreme Court ruling

  Here are five reactions to the United States Supreme Court decision in the latest Little Sisters case over religious liberty and contraceptive coverage. They include pro-life and pro-choice activists, as well as those involved in the litigation.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Supreme Court upholds Trump rule exempting Little Sisters from HHS birth control mandate

  The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Supreme Court says Catholic schools can dismiss teachers for religious reasons

  The Supreme Court has ruled that two Catholic schools were within their rights to dismiss two teachers on the basis of classifying them as “ministers” rather than secular professionals.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Arkansas Baptist leader says report blaming churches for COVID-19 spread 'unfair'

  An Arkansas Baptist leader has said that he believes a state government report on the spread of COVID-19 unfairly singles out and names churches as sources of infection.

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  Jul 7, 2020

  Pope omits comments in speech about China's security law in Hong Kong; Christians raise concerns

  Pope Francis omitted comments expressing concern over China's national security law for Hong Kong in a recent speech, according to Italian journalist Marco Tosatti, raising alarm for many Christians.