Michael Gryboski

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  Dec 7, 2012

  Fla. Commission Adopts Non-Sectarian Prayer Ordinance

  A Florida Commission has adopted a new ordinance allowing for non-sectarian prayers before their meetings officially begin, prompting concern from church-state watchdog groups.

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  Dec 7, 2012

  Christian Reformed Church Cutting Staff From Publishing Arm

  The Christian Reformed Church of North America will be cutting staff from its publishing arm in response to profits that, while increasing, are still lagging.

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  Dec 7, 2012

  Spokesman for Departed Episcopal Diocese Disputes Renunciation Order

  A spokesman for the Diocese of South Carolina, which voted to leave The Episcopal Church over theological differences, has denounced the recent decision by the denomination to "accept the renunciation" of their bishop.

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  Dec 6, 2012

  Church of England Publishes Prayer for William and Kate Following Pregnancy News

  The Church of England has published a prayer for the well-known Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in regards to the recent news of the royal couple expecting a child.

• Dec 6, 2012

  Christians in Kurdish Region of Iraq Faring Well, Say Experts

  A panel of experts who were part of a day-long event focused on the Kurdish region of Iraq say that Christians are treated well in the northern part of the Middle Eastern nation. Sponsored in part by the Interdisciplinary Program in Law & Religion at Catholic University of America, speakers noted how especially compared to other parts of the region, Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan had a high level of religious tolerance.

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  Dec 5, 2012

  Court Rules Against Atheist Group Seeking to Perform Marriage Ceremonies

  A federal court has rejected a suit by a nationwide secular organization to allow their Indiana chapter to oversee marriage ceremonies in the state.

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  Dec 5, 2012

  Latest Billy Graham Evangelism Project Comes to Va. Megachurch

  The latest project by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that emphasizes interpersonal relationship as a means to spreading the Gospel was presented at a D.C.-area megachurch on Tuesday afternoon.

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  Dec 4, 2012

  Catholic Bishop Argues US Should Not Cut Aid to Palestinian Territories

  A bishop from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent a letter to Congress warning against cutting aid to the Palestinian Territories.

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  Dec 3, 2012

  Montana Ranch Embroiled in Church-State Case

  A Montana ranch that operates on behalf of disadvantaged children is entangled in a legal dispute over whether it can benefit from a certain regulation exemption regarding religious nonprofits.

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  Dec 3, 2012

  Mass. Church to Auction 17th Century Hymn Book

  A historic church in Massachusetts will be auctioning off one of their two hymn books that date from the 17th century. Old South Church in Boston, a 300-plus year-old progressive congregation belonging to the United Church of Christ, voted Sunday to sell off one of their Bay Psalm Books, which were published in 1640.