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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NC city sued for arresting David Benham, pro-life demonstrators outside of abortion clinic
David Benham and other pro-life demonstrators have filed a lawsuit against a North Carolina city after they were arrested or cited while outside an abortion clinic.
LGBT literature dominates American Library Association’s top 10 ‘most challenged’ books list
Public library books that promote LGBT relationships and political views were among the most challenged books of 2019, according to a recent report by the American Library Association.
Federal judge says Kansas churches can hold gatherings despite state order
A federal judge has ruled that two churches in Kansas can hold worship services, temporarily blocking an executive order barring religious gatherings of more than 10 people.
This week in Christian history: Protestant reformer dies, Augustine converts to Christianity, Pope Gregory VII
Here are just a few things that happened this week, April 19-25, in Church history. They include the death of a notable Protestant Reformation figure, the conversion of St. Augustine of Hippo, and the election of Pope Gregory VII.
Kansas megachurch helps to relieve $4.7M in medical debt; faring well amid COVID-19 shutdown
A Kansas-based megachurch has helped to relieve approximately $4.7 million in medical debt, having raised the funds in advance of the coronavirus pandemic.
Professor sues university alleging unlawful firing over criticism of ‘microaggressions’ flier
A fired math professor has sued a university in Texas, accusing it of unlawfully firing him over criticizing a flier listing microaggressions.
Ky. gov. sued by 3 church attendees over order barring mass gatherings
Three regular church attendees have sued Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and other public officials over an executive order that prevents them from going to in-person worship services.
Court awards atheist group $456K over public school graduation prayer lawsuit
A court awarded an atheist group approximately $456,000 after they won a years-long lawsuit against a South Carolina school district for holding graduation ceremonies with prayer and hymns.
Md. residents face imprisonment, fines up to $5k for not wearing face coverings
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order Wednesday requiring all residents to wear a face masks or face coverings when they're in public places.
2,000 families join ‘National Backyard Campout’ led by Christian alternative to Boy Scouts
A Christian youth scouting organization will observe its first-ever “National Backyard Campout” event, created in response to stay-at-home orders to combat the spread of COVID-19.