Michael Gryboski

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  Jul 29, 2014

  Majority of States Are Blocking Bills That Seek to Ban Conversion Therapy for Gay Youth

  While two states have successfully banned conversion therapy for gay youth, a majority of state legislatures have voted down bills that would prohibit sexual orientation change therapy after hearing the testimonies of ex-gays who say they've benefited from SOCE.

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  Jul 29, 2014

  State Dept.: Syrian Christian Persecution Part of 'Largest Displacement of Religious Communities in Recent Memory'

  Persecution of Christians in Syria is part of the worst displacement of religious communities in recent history, according to a recently released report from the U.S. State Department.

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  Jul 28, 2014

  Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Breakaway Illinois Diocese over Episcopal Church in Property Suit

  An appeals court has ruled in favor of a small diocese in Illinois that broke away from The Episcopal Church over theological differences, including the appointment of openly gay Gene Robinson as bishop.

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  Jul 28, 2014

  Court Rules in Favor of 9/11 Cross, Against Atheist Lawsuit

  An appeals court has ruled against an atheist organization who was suing to have a cross removed from the National September 11 Museum.

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  Jul 25, 2014

  106 Year Old Black Church in Nation's Capital Is Shutting Its Doors

  An African-American church in Washington, D.C. that has been in operation for over 100 years will soon be closing down because the property has been sold.

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  Jul 25, 2014

  Catholic Television Station to Open Studio at Former Crystal Cathedral

  An Alabama-based Catholic television station will be opening a new studio at the campus of the former Crystal Cathedral of Orange County, California.

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  Jul 25, 2014

  Franklin Graham Calls on Christians to Battle Culture; Stand for God, Biblical Values

  The Rev. Franklin Graham recently reiterated his remarks from earlier this year, calling on Christians in America to stand for biblical values despite social opposition.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Texas Sees 13 Percent Drop in Abortions With Controversial Pro-Life Law

  Texas has experienced a 13 percent drop in abortions since last year, when Republican Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill that requires abortion clinics to meet the same health and safety standards as ambulatory surgical centers. Since November, some abortions clinic owners have opted to close their facilities instead of raising their level of care.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  UN Human Rights Group Wants Ireland to Loosen Abortion Laws; Raises Concern About Catholic-Run Single Mothers' Homes

  A human rights panel that is part of the United Nations has criticized the Republic of Ireland over its abortion laws and alleged abuse taking place at its Catholic-run homes.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Atheists File Lawsuit Against Michigan City Over Rejection of 'Reason Station'

  A city in Michigan has become the subject of a lawsuit after refusing to allow an atheist to display a "Reason Station" at its city hall atrium.