Michael Gryboski

Liberty University launches $10m lawsuit against New York Times over Covid-19 stories
Liberty University launches $10m lawsuit against New York Times over Covid-19 stories

Liberty University is suing The New York Times for $10 million over a series of news stories published earlier this year about the evangelical Christian school's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage
US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has apologized for a racially insensitive tweet he posted last month making fun of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface controversy after some staffers resigned and African American alumni demanded an apology.

Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz
Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has claimed that some progressive elected officials issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities are doing so because they "hate faith."

Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong
Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong

The head of a human rights group that monitors Christian persecution worldwide has expressed concern over new security legislation the People's Republic of China over the semi-autonomous region of Hong Kong.

Paul's warning to the Galatians applies to modern-day America, says Os Guinness
Paul's warning to the Galatians applies to modern-day America, says Os Guinness

"'Who's bewitched America?' It's in the process of switching from the Gospel that came from the American Revolution to the gospel that came from the French Revolution, which is not good news but bad news," the apologist said.

Going to church lowers risk of death 'from despair'
Going to church lowers risk of death 'from despair'

A study of the well-being of healthcare workers in the United States found that those who regularly attend worship services are at a lower risk of deaths related to alcohol, drugs, or suicide, known collectively as "deaths from despair."

Churches in Germany re-open without handshakes
Churches in Germany re-open without handshakes

Churches in Germany have been allowed to reopen this week, in keeping with the federal republic's easing of restrictions on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pro-life activists ordered to pay Planned Parenthood $1.2m over baby body parts videos
Pro-life activists ordered to pay Planned Parenthood $1.2m over baby body parts videos

A federal judge has issued an order demanding that a group of pro-life activists who were behind a series of undercover videos taken at Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion conferences be liable for more than $1.2 million in damages.

Budget freeze and staff cuts at Lifeway
Budget freeze and staff cuts at Lifeway

Prominent Christian publishing company LifeWay Christian Resources will undergo freezes on the budget and reductions in staff due to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation
Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation

The Danish Bible Society called the criticism "fake news".

Couples who co-habit before marriage are less sexually fulfilled after tying the knot - study
Couples who co-habit before marriage are less sexually fulfilled after tying the knot - study

"Couples who did (versus did not) cohabit were less sexually satisfied initially and over time; couples with longer (versus shorter) courtships experienced less steep declines in sexual satisfaction over time."

The rise of the religious nones may be slowing down
The rise of the religious nones may be slowing down

The much-documented decline in religious affiliation among United States citizens may finally be slowing down, according to recent research.

Donald Trump says every child is a 'sacred gift from God' in historic appearance at March for Life
Donald Trump says every child is a 'sacred gift from God' in historic appearance at March for Life

US President Donald Trump told the tens of thousands gathered at the March for Life rally in Washington DC that an unborn baby shows "a glimpse of the majesty of God's creation."

Donald Trump to become first US President to attend March for Life in person
Donald Trump to become first US President to attend March for Life in person

President Donald Trump will address the annual March for Life in person when the pro-life rally takes place on Friday, making him the first sitting president to do so.

Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study
Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study

A preborn baby is able to feel pain as early as 12 weeks into a pregnancy, months earlier than previously assumed by most scientists, according to a newly published study.