Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 9, 2019

  This week in Christian history: British missionary, Salem Witch Trials, Vatican book ban

  Here are just a few things that happened this week, June 9-15, in Church history. They include the death of an influential British missionary, the first execution in the Salem Witch Trials, and the Vatican weakening enforcement of its list of prohibited books.

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  Jun 9, 2019

  7 Inspirational songs for Pentecost

  Here are seven inspirational hymns that are often used for Pentecost Sunday. They include popular pieces from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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  Jun 8, 2019

  Theology professor says cremation is OK for Christians so long as it's respectable

  The cremation of a body after death can be an acceptable practice for Christians so long as it is done with respect, according to a theology professor.

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  Jun 7, 2019

  Archaeological discovery: Old Testament-era gate, high place found   

  Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a sacred structure known as a high place and a gate to a city that existed during the days of the Old Testament.

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  Jun 7, 2019

  Northeast dominates list of America’s most ‘post-Christian’ cities: Barna Report

  The Northeastern part of the United States, once known as a bulwark of Puritans and other strict Christian sects, now dominates the top 10 list of the most “post-Christian” cities, according to a report by the Barna Group.    

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  Jun 6, 2019

  NC legislature fails to override veto on infanticide bill

  North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature failed to override a veto by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper that defeated a bill aimed at protecting the lives of babies born during an abortion.

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  Jun 6, 2019

  ‘We remember our heroes’: Christians reflect on the 75th anniversary of D-Day

  Amid the celebrations, remembrance, re-enactments, and solemn assemblies, here are what four Christian leaders have to say about that crucial turning point in the 20th century’s largest war.

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  Jun 5, 2019

  Trump admin cuts English classes, recreation, legal aid for migrant kids

  The Trump administration announced that they are cutting English classes, legal assistance, and recreational activities for unaccompanied minors staying in federal migrant shelters, citing budget pressures.

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  Jun 5, 2019

  US cardinal overseeing church response to sex abuse scandal accused of misconduct cover-up

  A cardinal who heads the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and is overseeing the U.S. Church’s response to the sex abuse crisis was accused of covering up a sexual misconduct incident.

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  Jun 5, 2019

  NBC, CBS accused of censoring Alex Trebek's ‘prayers’ statement

  CBS and NBC edited out or ignored comments “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek made about prayers helping his recovery, according to a conservative media watchdog group.