Michael Gryboski

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  Jan 17, 2022

  5 controversies surrounding the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

  The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most popular historical figures in the history of the United States and is one of the few to get a federal holiday named in his honor. But like many prominent public figures past and present, King has been the subject of various controversies related to claims about his beliefs and behaviors.

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  Jan 17, 2022

  Preaching the Dream: 5 important speeches by Martin Luther King Jr.

  Here are five memorable speeches given by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. over the course of his public career. They include remarks given at the March on Washington and words spoken the day before he was assassinated.

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  Jan 16, 2022

  This week in Christian history: Infant baptism debate, St. Anthony dies

  This week marks the anniversary of the Hampton Court Conference, Zurich holding a debate over infant baptism, and the death of an early church saint who pioneered organized monasticism.

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  Jan 13, 2022

  Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses, allows mandate for health workers

  The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for large businesses that took effect this week while allowing another mandate for healthcare workers to proceed.

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  Jan 13, 2022

  George O. Wood, former Assemblies of God leader, dies after 4 month battle with cancer

  George O. Wood, the former general superintendent of the Assemblies of God who saw the denomination grow considerably at a time when most religious groups in the United States were in decline, passed away from cancer at age 80.

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  Jan 13, 2022

  Congregations leave Reformed Church in America to form new denomination amid LGBT debate

  After months of preparation, a theologically conservative denomination has broken away from the Reformed Church in America, with 43 congregations joining the new body on New Year’s Day.

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  Jan 13, 2022

  Number of abortion clinics in US increased slightly in 2021: report      

  The number of abortion clinics in the United States slightly increased in 2021, though it remains well below what it was in the 1990s, according to a new report from the pro-life activist organization Operation Rescue.

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  Jan 13, 2022

  Most pastors say leader development, 'people's apathy' are issues they need to address: survey

  Developing leadership, connecting with the unchurched and tackling apathy are among the top issues pastors believe need to be addressed, according to newly released data from Lifeway Research.

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  Jan 12, 2022

  Biden admin. to list employees seeking religious exemptions to vaccine mandate in new database

  A federal government agency’s announced plan to keep track of employees who have refused on religious grounds to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has drawn concern from conservatives.

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  Jan 12, 2022

  Planned Parenthood, ACLU attempt to block Ohio law requiring burial of aborted babies' remains

  The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a new complaint against Ohio over a state law that, among other things, requires the proper cremation or burial of aborted babies’ remains.