Michael Gryboski

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  May 26, 2015

  Gay Vicar Pushes Church of England to Celebrate Transgender Identity Like a Baptism; Sex Change Surgery Is 'Absolute Trauma' Clergy Must Mark Occasion

  A vicar in the Church of England has proposed a motion that would allow for a liturgical celebration of an individual's identity following gender transition, much like a baptism, and would include a renaming ceremony.

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  May 24, 2015

  Churches Must Go Beyond 'Thank You for Your Service' to Help Veterans Struggling With Mental, Physical Wounds From War

  The mental plight of American servicemen returning home from war zones has been well documented by various groups and news organizations. And there are many churches and faith-based organizations that are seeking to help returning veterans cope with life after combat, offering soldiers more than a "thank you" for their service.

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  May 23, 2015

  Christian Charity 'Homes of Hope' Seeks to Build 25 Homes for the Poor in 48 Hours Over Memorial Day Weekend

  A California-based Christian youth charity is seeking to build 25 homes for the poor in Mexico over the span of only two days. Known as "Homes of Hope," the San Diego chapter of Youth With a Mission's project, will focus on building 25 homes in Mexico during Memorial Day weekend.

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  May 22, 2015

  Washington National Cathedral Holds 'Blessing of the Bikes' for Rolling Thunder During Memorial Day Weekend

  Washington National Cathedral held its annual "Blessing of the Bikes" on Friday for members of Rolling Thunder as they arrived at the nation's capital to honor fallen veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces on Memorial Day.

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  May 22, 2015

  Christian Alternative to Boy Scouts 'Saddened' by Gates' Push for BSA to Drop Ban on Gay Troop Leaders

  The leader of a Christian scouting group that was founded by former members of the Boy Scouts of America after the organization opened its membership to openly gay youth, said he's "saddened" by the BSA president's Thursday statement that the organization should also lift its ban on openly gay troop leaders.

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  May 22, 2015

  Aetna Fined $4.5 Million for Covering Elective Abortion, Undercoverage of Autism, in Missouri

  Missouri has fined a major insurance company $4.5 million for violating state laws regarding insurance coverage of autism spectrum issues and for covering elective abortions.

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  May 21, 2015

  4 People Break Into Minnesota Church Looking for Ghosts

  Four people broke into a historic Minnesota church in an attempt to search for ghosts on the property, according to local police.

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  May 21, 2015

  Gay Marriage Support at Historic High, Says Gallup Poll

  Support for same-sex marriage in the United States is at a historic high, according to recently released results from a Gallup poll.

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  May 20, 2015

  Jindal to Protect Business Owners Who Oppose Gay Marriage via Executive Order

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will issue an executive order meant to protect businesses from being legally compelled to service gay marriages due to religious objections.

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  May 20, 2015

  'Justice Conference' in Chicago Featuring Louie Giglio, Cornel West to Focus on Human Rights and 'Poor, Vulnerable Kids'

  An annual conference focused on gathering Christians together to advance justice for the less fortunate is scheduled to take place in Chicago next month.