Michael Gryboski

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  Dec 26, 2012

  Pagan Aspects of Christmas Celebrations a Non-Issue, Says Church Leader

  A prominent leader within the United Methodist Church believes that pagan origins for certain parts of the Christmas observance are a non-issue.

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  Dec 21, 2012

  'Mormon Moment' Over? Survey Says American Perceptions of LDS Have Changed Little

  According to a recently released survey by a major research organization, even after increased national exposure American perceptions of Mormonism have changed little over the past year.

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  Dec 21, 2012

  Faith Leaders Gather Outside National Cathedral to Call for Gun Regulation

  Several faith leaders gathered for a press conference on the issue of fire arms laws at the Washington National Cathedral where bell-ringing was held in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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  Dec 21, 2012

  Major Pharmaceutical Company Cuts Ties With Global Warming Denialist Think Tank

  A major pharmaceutical company has opted to sever ties with a libertarian think tank that provides arguments critical of global warming and the effects of tobacco smoking.

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  Dec 20, 2012

  NY Church Sponsoring Charity to Return Violent Video Games, Toys

  A New York State church has opted to help raise funds for victims of shootings like the one that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut by having parents return violent video games and toys.

• Dec 19, 2012

  Court's HHS Mandate Decision Will Influence Other Cases, Says Lawyer

  A lawyer with The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has stated that the recent decision by a federal appeals court against the HHS Department's preventive services mandate will influence other suits on the issue.

• Dec 19, 2012

  Court Rules Against University Official Who Wrote Column Critical of Gay Rights

  A federal appeals court ruled against a woman who was suing the University of Toledo over them firing her because of an opinion column she wrote criticizing gay rights.

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  Dec 19, 2012

  Christmas-Centered Businessmen See No Conflict Between Santa Claus, Nativity

  In American society, the celebration of Christmas includes more than displays, carols, and services dedicated to remembering the birth of Jesus Christ. For millions of homes, stories like those of Santa Claus are prevalent.

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  Dec 18, 2012

  Elevation Church of NC Looking Toward Further Expansion

  One of North Carolina's largest churches is looking to expand in response to continued growth, bucking the national trend of decline in religious affiliation in the United States.

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  Dec 17, 2012

  Bible Mini-Series Ad in Times Square to Put Christ Back in Christmas

  A major evangelical organization will soon be posting a Nativity-centered Christmas advertisement for Times Square based off of the upcoming mini-series "The Bible."