Samuel Smith

Deputy Managing Editor

Samuel Smith serves as Deputy Managing Editor for The Christian Post. He began working for CP in 2014 as a staff reporter. Before joining CP, Smith covered Maryland state politics as well as college and high school athletics for various news outlets. He graduated with a journalism degree from Towson University.

His areas of interest include human rights, politics and sports. Smith also serves on the international missions team of his local church. He lives in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with his family.

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Jan 17, 2018
The Church Has 'Fundamentally Failed' on Religious Freedom, Frank Wolf Says
As the United States celebrated National Religious Freedom Day Tuesday, former Congressman Frank Wolf, the original author of the International Religious Freedom Act, offered a very pessimistic view about the future of religious freedom in America and around the globe. And he believes the Church has done very little to help.
Jan 16, 2018
Coptic Christian Was Killed After Showing Muslims His Cross Tattoo, Brother Says
Islamic militants who shot and killed a man on Saturday in Egypt because of his cross tattoo have pledged to kill more people belonging to the nation's beleaguered Christian community, a friend of the deceased believer has said.
Jan 16, 2018
Scholastic 'Not Safe for Your Child' Because of Pro-LGBT Books, One Million Moms Warns
A socially conservative family group is warning parents that leading children's publishing company Scholastic is "not safe for your child" and is calling on supporters to pressure the corporation to stop producing materials that promote homosexuality and transgender identity.
Jan 16, 2018
Chinese Lawyers Accused of 'Illegally' Defending 40 Christians Jailed for Being in 'Cult'
Lawyers who represent dozens of Christians arrested in China could lose their legal certifications after they were accused of illegally defending their clients.
Jan 16, 2018
Christian Actor Kevin Sorbo Banned From Making Appearance at Comicon Over Political Views
Christian actor Kevin Sorbo has been barred from making an appearance at a Comicon later this year for the simple reason that he is friends with conservatives like Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Jan 15, 2018
9 Volunteers 'Arrested' for Feeding Homeless in Calif. Park, Charged With Misdemeanors
About nine volunteers, including a female minor, were "arrested" in El Cajon, California, on Sunday afternoon simply because they were feeding the homeless and are now facing misdemeanor charges.
Jan 15, 2018
Minnesota Vikings Players Credit the Lord for 'Miracle' Playoff Victory: 'That Was God'
Minnesota Vikings players are crediting the power of the Lord after they miraculously escaped Sunday's NFL divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints with a victory that puts them one win away from reaching Super Bowl LII, which will be held in their own stadium.
Jan 14, 2018
7 Ethiopian Christians Arrested, Denied Bail After Praying on Mountain
Seven Christians have reportedly been arrested and jailed after they were detained while praying on a mountain in Ethiopia's Amhara Region.
Jan 14, 2018
Trump Redeemable on Racism Issues, Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young Says
President Donald Trump is "redeemable" in the eyes of the Lord no matter what he might have called certain third-world countries, a prominent civil rights leader has said.
Jan 14, 2018
Atheist Group Slammed by Louisiana Sheriff After Forcing Removal of Christian Facebook Posts
A Louisiana sheriff has "set the record straight" on his reluctant decision to recently remove Bible references from his office's public Facebook page and labeled the atheist organization that pressured him to do so as being a fringe "extremist group."