Michael Gryboski

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  May 4, 2020

  Germany allows churches to reopen but without singing, handshakes

  Churches in Germany have been allowed to reopen this week, in keeping with the federal republic’s easing of restrictions on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  May 4, 2020

  4 takeaways from Trump virtual town hall: more economic aid, defending gov’t response

  Here are four important takeaways from the Trump town hall, including the possibility of more economic aid and how the president feels about when churches can reopen.

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  May 3, 2020

  This week in Christian history: influential bishop born, Martin Luther protector dies, Arminius

  Here are just a few things that happened this week, May 3-9, in Church history. They include birth of a prominent Catholic bishop, the death of the man who protected Martin Luther during the Reformation, and a University appointing the mind behind Arminian theology.

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  May 1, 2020

  Church sues Ill. governor over stay-at-home order, accuses state of ‘discriminatory hostility’

  A congregation in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the governor and local officials, claiming that their orders to stop in-person worship conveyed “discriminatory hostility” to churches.

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  May 1, 2020

  ELCA faces criticism for posting prayer to 'Mother God' on Facebook, Twitter

  The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has garnered controversy in some circles for posting a prayer on their social media that was addressed to “Mother God.”

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  May 1, 2020

  Pro-life activists ordered to pay Planned Parenthood over $1.2M for exposé on baby body parts scandal

  A federal judge has ordered a group of pro-life activists behind a series of undercover videos taken at Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion conferences to pay more than $1.2 million in damages.

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  Apr 30, 2020

  LifeWay announces temporary budget cuts, staff reductions in response to coronavirus

  Prominent Christian publishing company LifeWay Christian Resources will undergo freezes on the budget and reductions in staff due to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

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  Apr 30, 2020

  Should pastors who commit adultery be permanently banned from ministry? John Piper answers

  Notable Bible teacher and DesiringGod.org founder John Piper believes that pastors who committed should be allowed to return to ministry, provided they have engaged in a lengthy period away from church leadership.

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  Apr 29, 2020

  Va. church teams with oil company to give away 2,000 gallons of gas

  A Virginia church partnered with an oil company to give away around 2,000 gallons of gasoline to drivers to help relieve economic hardships created by government shutdowns in response to the coronavirus.

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  Apr 29, 2020

  Orthodox Church demands that Greece ease restrictions on in-person worship

  The Greek Orthodox Church has demanded that Greece ease restrictions on in-person worship as the European nation begins to reopen following a coronavirus shutdown.