Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 12, 2015

  Vatican Creates Tribunal to Try Bishops Who Failed to Stop Sexual Abuse by Priests

  A Vatican City spokesman has announced the creation of a new tribunal meant to deal with cases against Roman Catholic bishops who failed to stop sexual abuse of minors by priests.

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  Jun 11, 2015

  Pam Geller Rejects Claims She's 'Islamophobic,' Posts 100 Prophet Muhammad Billboards Around St. Louis to Combat 'Jihad Terror'

  A group that gained headlines for organizing the "Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest" in Texas that was attacked by two Muslim extremists has now launched a billboard campaign in Missouri.

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  Jun 11, 2015

  Breakaway Texas Diocese Wins Court Battle Over Church Property Claimed by Episcopal Church

  A judge has ruled that a diocese in Texas which broke away from The Episcopal Church over theological differences is the rightful owner of a church property.

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  Jun 11, 2015

  Pastor Rejects PETA's $500 Donation to Fix Church Sign If He Posts Their Message: 'Road to Hell Is Paved With Bacon'

  A congregation in Michigan seeking to restore a church sign has rejected a $500 donation from animal rights group PETA amid concerns over the conditions of their offer to help, but only if they can include their own message under Jesus Christ, saying: "Road to hell is paved with bacon."

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  Jun 10, 2015

  Louisiana School Defends Using the Bible to 'Present Alternative Viewpoints' When Teaching Evolution

  A Louisiana school district is speaking out in defense of teachers who use the Bible "to present alternative viewpoints" when teaching on evolution, despite claims from secular scientists that teaching Creationism is "unconstitutional and scientifically-misleading."

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  Jun 10, 2015

  Appeals Court Upholds Texas Abortion Law; Draws on Roe v. Wade for Reasoning

  An appeals court has upheld a controversial pro-life law of Texas that has been credited with closing down several abortion clinics since it was enacted.

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  Jun 9, 2015

  Assisted Suicide Bill Opposed by Rick Warren Advances in California Senate

  California's legislature has moved forward with a bill meant to legalize assisted suicide, despite the protests of figures like Saddleback Church Senior Pastor Rick Warren.

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  Jun 8, 2015

  Canadian Anglican Diocese Elects First-Ever Female Bishop to Head Diocese

  An Anglican diocese in Quebec, Canada, has elected its first woman bishop, continuing the trend in the Anglican Communion of increased upper level female leadership.

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  Jun 8, 2015

  Church Is 'Not Gay Bashing' in Sign Denouncing Gay Scout Leaders, Says Florida Pastor

  A Florida pastor whose church has garnered controversy for posting a sign denouncing the idea of the Boy Scouts of America having gay scout leaders says that the sign is "not gay bashing."

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  Jun 6, 2015

  Presbyterian Minister Sues PCUSA for Defamation Over Unauthorized Missions Body

  A minister who works as an executive at Presbyterian Church (USA) has filed a defamation lawsuit against the denomination over recently publishing claims that he acted unethically.