5 sermons celebrating America's Independence Day
Few dispute that Christianity has played a prominent role in the history of the United States from its founding in the 18th century into the modern day.
Michael Gryboski
Mainline Church Editor
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.
This week in Christian history: First Crusade battle, ‘Parliament of the Saints,’ pope kidnapped
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the Battle of Dorylaeum, England’s “Parliament of the Saints,” and Napoleon Bonaparte kidnapping the pope.
Iowa Supreme Court allows heartbeat abortion ban to take effect
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a state law banning most abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected, typically around six weeks into a pregnancy, can take effect.
Supreme Court sides with Jan. 6 rioter charged with obstruction
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an individual charged with obstruction during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, which could impact some of the charges that former president Donald Trump is battling in court.
Supreme Court says Oregon city can ban homeless encampments on public property
The United States Supreme Court has upheld an Oregon city’s ordinance prohibiting homeless individuals from setting up encampments on public property, concluding that such restrictions do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.””
PCUSA may add sexual orientation, gender identity to antidiscrimination policy
Presbyterian Church (USA) is considering a measure that, if approved, would add sexual orientation and gender identity to their antidiscrimination policy for people seeking ordination.
Episcopal House of Deputies president who accused bishop of abuse wins reelection
The Episcopal Church House of Deputies president, who recently garnered headlines when she accused a retired bishop of unwanted contact, has been reelected after being challenged by her own vice president.
Supreme Court dismisses Idaho abortion ban lawsuit, sends case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed litigation surrounding Idaho’s abortion ban, allowing a lower court ruling permitting federal guidance to be in play that would require hospitals to perform emergency abortions.
Episcopal Church elects Sean Rowe as new presiding bishop
The Right Rev. Sean W. Rowe has been elected the new presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, being elected on the first ballot amid a crowded field to determine the head of the mainline Protestant denomination.
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit against gov’t over social media censorship
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a complaint from two states and multiple social media users claiming that the federal government unlawfully worked with online platforms to censor their posts.
