Michael Gryboski

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  Aug 2, 2020

  This week in Christian history: Catholic theologian dies; pope martyred; France abolishes tithes

  Here are three things that happened this week, Aug. 2-8, in Church history. They include the death of a controversial Catholic theologian, the martyrdom of an early church leader, and France abolishing state-sponsored church tithes.

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  Jul 30, 2020

  China-sponsored hackers target Vatican, Hong Kong Mission group: report

  A Communist Chinese government-sponsored group targeted the Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, according to a report by a team of cybersecurity experts.

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  Jul 30, 2020

  Archaeological discovery: 1,300-year-old church found near site of transfiguration

  Remains from a 1,300-year-old church were discovered at the location believed to be where the Transfiguration took place, according to an announcement by the Israeli government.

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  Jul 29, 2020

  Episcopal priest's 'Hamilton' parody 'You'll Be Back' video goes viral

  An Episcopal priest who oversees a congregation in Georgia has become an internet celebrity after posting a video of himself parodying a song from the hit musical “Hamilton.”

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  Jul 29, 2020

  John Hagee, Cornerstone Christian Schools file lawsuit to resume in-person classes in August

  Evangelist John Hagee and several parents of children who attend Cornerstone Christian Schools are suing Texas local and county officials in an effort to allow the schools to open in August despite a local health order prohibiting in-person classes until Sept. 7.

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  Jul 29, 2020

  Baptist university rescinds student’s admission over same-sex relationship

  A Christian university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention has garnered controversy over rescinding a graduate student’s admission because he is in a same-sex relationship.

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  Jul 28, 2020

  Ministry leader questions John MacArthur’s resistance to Calif. COVID-19 shutdown order

  A prominent ministry leader has expressed concern over megachurch pastor and author John MacArthur’s decision to keep Grace Community Church open despite a state order.

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  Jul 28, 2020

  Senators ask Trump to restrict COVID-19 relief to states that keep churches closed

  A group of Republican U.S. senators have asked President Donald Trump to withhold COVID-19 relief from states that wrongfully keep churches closed amid the pandemic.

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  Jul 27, 2020

  Ill. church gives away hundreds of backpacks of school supplies for needy families

  A congregation in Illinois has given away hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to students for the upcoming school year, with the hopeful expectation of giving away more later.

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  Jul 27, 2020

  ‘Obvious discrimination’: Conservatives decry Supreme Court refusal to block Nev. restrictions on church gatherings

  Here are four reactions from conservatives to the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant relief to a Nevada church challenging in-person meeting restrictions, including denunciations of Chief Justice John Roberts.