Michael Gryboski

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  Dec 16, 2013

  Mormon Women Observe 'Wear Pants to Church' Sunday to Promote Gender Equality

  For the second year in a row, feminists within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, have staged an event wherein women wear pants to worship service.

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  Dec 16, 2013

  Wis. Church Files Motion Against Atheist Group Suing IRS Over Church Politicking

  A church in Wisconsin has filed a motion against an atheist group suing the Internal Revenue Service over its alleged refusal to enforce a ban on church politicking.

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  Dec 13, 2013

  Conservative Groups Call for Military to Cease Using Southern Poverty Law Center Materials

  Conservatives have called on the U.S. military to stop using Southern Poverty Law Center materials for certain classes due to their content, such as calling some Christian organizations "hate groups" for their stance on LGBT issues.

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  Dec 13, 2013

  United Methodist Bishop Rules That Lesbian's Clergy Candidacy Can Proceed

  A United Methodist Church bishop in Texas has ruled that a lesbian's clergy candidacy in the denomination can proceed, reversing a preemptive rejection from officials.

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  Dec 13, 2013

  Jesuit Leader 'Salutes' Fellow Jesuit Pope Francis for Becoming Time's 'Person of the Year'

  A leader of the Society of Jesus has commended fellow Jesuit Pope Francis for being named TIME magazine's Person of the Year for 2013.

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  Dec 12, 2013

  Abedini's Wife Supports Iranian Sanctions

  WASHINGTON — The spouse of imprisoned Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini has expressed support for sanctions on Iran as part of negotiations to free her husband and other prisoners of conscience held in the Islamic Republic.

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  Dec 11, 2013

  Nearing Sandy Hook Massacre Anniversary, White House Announces $100 Million for Mental Health Improvements

  The White House has announced that they will give $100 million to help fund improvements in mental health facilities and access in the United States.

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  Dec 11, 2013

  Largest Presbyterian Church in Texas Sees Hope in New Conservative Affiliation

  A congregation that was once the largest Presbyterian Church (USA) church in Texas has been encouraged by its new affiliation with a more conservative body.

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  Dec 11, 2013

  Ron Paul Expresses Support for Hobby Lobby, Says Lawsuit is About 'Rights,' Not 'Contraception'

  Former Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) expressed his support for a Christian retail company suing the federal government over the HHS' "preventive services" mandate.

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  Dec 11, 2013

  Pope Francis Named TIME's 'Person of the Year'

  The head of the Roman Catholic Church has been named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2013.