Michael Gryboski

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  Nov 9, 2023

  Most US voters back Israel, oppose Gaza ceasefire: poll

  A majority of the United States support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and also oppose the idea of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the war between the two continues.

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  Nov 9, 2023

  UMC top court rules against church forcibly closed before it could disaffiliate

  The United Methodist Church's highest court has ruled that a regional conference in North Carolina can shut down a congregation trying to leave the denomination.

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  Nov 8, 2023

  Nearly half of adolescents say there's too much sex on TV: study

  Nearly half of adolescents in the United States believe there's too much sexual content on television, with more than half wanting more platonic relationships represented, according to a recent study.

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  Nov 8, 2023

  Virginia Dems projected to win control of legislature in blow to Youngkin's push for abortion ban

  Virginia Democrats are projected to gain control of both chambers of the state legislature, likely defeating Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plans to advance more Republican agenda items, including a 15-week abortion ban.

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  Nov 7, 2023

  Roger Spradlin, SBC figure who helped craft the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message, dies at 68    

  Roger Spradlin, a Southern Baptist Convention pastor who helped craft the influential 2000 Baptist Faith & Message, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 68. 

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  Nov 7, 2023

  Florida can ban boys from competing in girls sports: court

  A judge has upheld a Florida law that prohibits boys who identify as female from competing in girls’ scholastic sports, arguing that the measure does not discriminate against trans-identified youth.  

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Virginia won't force Christian photographer to provide services for gay weddings: settlement

  A Christian photographer in Virginia will not be forced to service same-sex wedding ceremonies, according to a new settlement reached between himself and Commonwealth officials.

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Tennessee pastor who competed on ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Voice’ arrested for identity theft

  A Tennessee pastor who competed on “American Idol” and “The Voice” was arrested after being accused of identity theft by a member of his congregation.

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Episcopal seminary cancels 5-hour crying performance after backlash

  An Episcopal Church seminary has canceled an event that would have featured a performer weeping for five hours. The decision came in response to extensive social media backlash.

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  Nov 5, 2023

  This week in Christian history: ‘Second Martin’ born, first black missionary to Africa dies

  Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many people.