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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'Away in a Manger' remix focuses on Jesus' refugee experience
Christian singer Liz Vice has released a remix of the Christmas carol “Away in a Manger” that focuses on Jesus’ childhood experience as a refugee fleeing King Herod.
4 in 10 Americans say 'War on Christmas' a reality: poll
A large minority of Americans believe that there is a “War on Christmas” taking place in the United States, with Baby Boomers being the most likely to believe that the Christian holiday is under attack.
Russia targeted blacks, Latinos, Christians, in campaign to boost Trump, report finds
Russian-backed social media accounts conducted a widespread effort to target African-Americans, Latinos, and devout Christians to aid the Trump presidential campaign, according to recently released report.
‘Justice’ is Merriam-Webster’s ‘Word of the Year’ for 2018; did evangelicals give it a boost?
Justice is blind. Justice is served. Justice is, according to Martin Luther King Jr., where the arc of the moral universe bends toward. It is also Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2018.
‘Christmas Miracle': Chicago church facing auction saved by last minute $2 million donation
A congregation in Chicago, Illinois that was facing an auction on their building has been saved by a last-minute $2 million donation from an unnamed group.
This Week in Christian History: Henry VIII, USSR church crackdown, Thomas Becket
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Dec. 16-22, in Church history. They include the excommunication of Henry VIII, the Soviet Union’s crackdown on the Russian Orthodox Church, and the birth of Thomas a Becket.
Study argues that the Bible book of Revelation condemns the use of wine for the Eucharist
A recent study from a United Kingdom-based publication has argued that the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation, condemns the usage of wine for the Eucharist.
10 notable Christian deaths of 2018
This year saw the passing of many Christian leaders. Some of them were controversial, others were widely acclaimed.
Ninth Circuit partially lifts block on Trump’s religious exemptions to Obamacare contraception mandate
A circuit court has refused to fully lift an injunction against the Trump administration’s broad exemption for religious objections to the HHS’ contraception mandate that requires the coverage of birth control and abortion-inducing drugs.
‘Full lament’: Southern Baptist Seminary releases report on its history of slavery, racism
The Southern Baptist Convention’s flagship seminary has released a report detailing their history of racism and support for slavery as part of an endeavor to recognize their past moral failings on race issues.