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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Democrat NC gov. vetoes bills banning sex-change surgeries for kids, boys competing in girls' sports
Democrat North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed legislation that would have banned surgeons from performing body mutilating sex-change surgeries for youth suffering from gender dysphoria and a second bill banning boys from competing in girls' athletic competitions.
United Church of Christ elects first woman to lead denomination
The mainline Protestant denomination United Church of Christ has overwhelmingly elected its first woman president on Monday during its 34th UCC General Synod in Indianapolis, Indiana.
FIRE backs biology professor who says he was fired for saying chromosomes determine sex
A free speech advocacy group has called on a Texas college to rehire a professor who was reportedly fired because a few students took issue with him teaching that biological sex is determined by chromosomes.
Judge limits Biden admin.'s collaboration with social media companies amid censorship claims
A federal judge has temporarily restricted the ability of the Biden administration to collaborate with social media platforms to combat what the government considers misinformation amid complaints the collaboration went too far to censor politically unfavorable posts and content.
Alliance University, formerly Nyack College, will close down after losing accreditation
Alliance University, a New York City-based institution affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance that dates back 140 years, formerly known as Nyack College, will close down after losing its academic accreditation.
7 historic July 4th events in US history
Here are seven notable American historical events that fell on the Fourth of July. They include the death of former presidents, the end of a major American Civil War battle, and a milestone in space exploration.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds state abortion ban
Indiana’s highest court has upheld a state law banning abortion under most circumstances, striking down an earlier court’s injunction blocking enforcement of the pro-life law.
UMC congregation forcibly closed before it could disaffiliate sues to reopen
A North Carolina congregation shut down by a United Methodist Church regional conference just as it was considering disaffiliating from the mainline denomination is suing to keep its doors open.
This week in Christian history: JFK meets pope, Clinton cracks down on church arsons
Memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history include the resignation of a 15th century pope, the signing of the Church Arson Prevention Act, and John F. Kennedy meeting Pope Paul VI.
Supreme Court vacates ruling against Christian bakers punished for not making lesbian wedding cake
The United States Supreme Court has again vacated a lower court decision against a Christian couple in Oregon who were punished for not making a cake for a same-sex wedding.