Michael Gryboski

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  Jul 9, 2020

  Recognizing religious freedom or denying healthcare? 5 reactions to Little Sisters Supreme Court ruling

  Here are five reactions to the United States Supreme Court decision in the latest Little Sisters case over religious liberty and contraceptive coverage. They include pro-life and pro-choice activists, as well as those involved in the litigation.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Supreme Court upholds Trump rule exempting Little Sisters from HHS birth control mandate

  The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Supreme Court says Catholic schools can dismiss teachers for religious reasons

  The Supreme Court has ruled that two Catholic schools were within their rights to dismiss two teachers on the basis of classifying them as “ministers” rather than secular professionals.

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  Jul 8, 2020

  Arkansas Baptist leader says report blaming churches for COVID-19 spread 'unfair'

  An Arkansas Baptist leader has said that he believes a state government report on the spread of COVID-19 unfairly singles out and names churches as sources of infection.

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  Jul 7, 2020

  Pope omits comments in speech about China's security law in Hong Kong; Christians raise concerns

  Pope Francis omitted comments expressing concern over China's national security law for Hong Kong in a recent speech, according to Italian journalist Marco Tosatti, raising alarm for many Christians. 

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  Jul 7, 2020

  Famed evangelist Tony Campolo suffers stroke, recovering at medical facility

  Notable evangelist Tony Campolo recently experienced a severe stroke and has been recovering at a medical facility, according to a newly released statement.

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  Jul 6, 2020

  John Piper warns Christians against patriotism over Christ

  Popular Reformed theologian John Piper warned Christians about being too patriotic and placing their loyalty to the “fatherland” over their loyalty to Jesus Christ.

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  Jul 6, 2020

  ‘A bold statement of support’: Tenn. church gives $1,000 each to employees at local police dept.

  A congregation in Tennessee has donated $1,000 to each member of their local police department as a sign of appreciation for the work they do to protect the community.

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  Jul 6, 2020

  Abortions in Indiana fell by 5% in 2019: gov’t report  

  A recently released report by the Indiana State Department of Health found that abortions have declined by 5% in the year 2019 compared to the year before.

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  Jul 5, 2020

  This week in Christian history: ‘Father of Connecticut’ dies; ‘Cross of Gold’ speech; ex-slave ordained

  Here are three things that happened this week, July 5-11, in Church history. They include the ordination of an ex-slave who preached to members of Congress, the death of a founder of Connecticut, and William Jennings Bryan giving the “Cross of Gold” speech.