Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 13, 2023

  174 UMC churches in Indiana granted disaffiliation amid debate over homosexuality

  A regional body of The United Methodist Church has approved the disaffiliation votes of 174 congregations in Indiana that seek to leave the denomination amid an intense debate over its stance on homosexuality.

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  Jun 12, 2023

  Supreme Court rejects Christian school’s request to uphold firing of chaplain over racism talk

  The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a Colorado-based K-12 Christian school accused of wrongfully firing a Bible teacher because he addressed alleged incidents of racism at a student gathering.

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  Jun 12, 2023

  Number of social conservatives in the US highest since 2012: Gallup

  The number of people in the United States who identify as socially conservative has increased to its highest percentage since 2012, according to a recent report by Gallup.

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  Jun 11, 2023

  This week in Christian history: Largest SBC meeting, AME Church founder ordained

  Memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history include the largest Southern Baptist Convention meeting, the ordination of Richard Allen and the death of a ninth century Eastern Church patriarch.

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  Jun 10, 2023

  Over 5,000 UMC churches granted disaffiliation amid schism over homosexuality; 3,000 in 2023

  After an active week of United Methodist Church regional conferences, the number of congregations approved to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church in the last two years has surpassed the 5,000 mark. 

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  Jun 9, 2023

  'Father of Christian television': Pat Robertson's death draws reactions from supporters, critics

  The death of notable televangelist and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson, who launched the Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University, has drawn strong reactions from his supporters and critics. 

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  Jun 8, 2023

  113 South Carolina churches disaffiliate from the UMC amid schism over homosexuality

  More than 100 congregations in South Carolina have been given the greenlight to leave The United Methodist Church, joining thousands of others who have done the same since last year.

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  Jun 8, 2023

  SWBTS says Adam Greenway oversaw excessive spending while seminary president

  Former Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Adam Greenway spent around $1.5 million in home furnishings and renovations while the seminary was experiencing budget cuts and reduced its staff, according to an investigation report released by the institution. 

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  Jun 8, 2023

  Pat Robertson, founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, dies at 93

  Notable conservative Christian broadcaster and onetime presidential candidate Pat Robertson, widely known as the long-serving host of the popular Christian Broadcasting Network program "The 700 Club," has died. He was 93 years old.

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  Jun 7, 2023

  2nd Circuit weighs female athletes' case against Connecticut's trans athletes policy

  A federal appeals court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether four female athletes were harmed by being forced to compete with biological males who identify as female in high school and if they qualify for damages.