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 29, 2016
Kim Davis, Christian Faith and ISIS 'Triggering an Apocalyptic Showdown' at GOP Debate
Lacking the presence of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, a wide range of topics were discussed at length Thursday night in the last televised debate before the Iowa caucus, including discussions on the ISIS, Kim Davis, the apocalypse and how the candidates' political views are inspired by their Christian convictions.
Jan 28, 2016
Carly Fiorina Defends Videos Exposing Planned Parenthood at GOP Debate: 'Facts Have Not Changed'
Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina defended the indicted producers of the undercover Planned Parenthood videos during Thursday night's undercard debate in Iowa, saying that the disturbing facts behind the nation's largest abortion provider have not changed.
Jan 28, 2016
Texas Grand Jury Indicted Pro-Life Activists but Failed to Vote on Criminal Charges for Planned Parenthood
The Texas grand jury responsible for investigating allegations that a Houston Planned Parenthood clinic used illegal practices to harvest aborted babies for profit never voted on issuing criminal charges against the abortion business' staff.
Jan 28, 2016
Suspended 'Hijab Prof' Larycia Hawkins: 'Everyone's in Danger of the Inquisition at Wheaton'
Larycia Hawkins, the tenured Wheaton College professor who was suspended in December after asserting that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, is accusing the evangelical institution of inaccurately "painting" her as unwilling to participate in reconciliation talks with the school's administration.
Jan 28, 2016
Jonathan Falwell Distances Himself From Brother Jerry's Trump Endorsement: 'Character,' 'Moral Leadership' Should Be Criteria for President
Seeking to quickly distance himself from his brother Jerry Jr., the Rev. Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, issued a short statement the same day as his brother's endorsement of Donald Trump, saying Christians should vote for a "person of character" who displays "moral leadership."
Jan 28, 2016
Ted Cruz Slammed as Phony Christian for Not Tithing
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee put out a new television ad attacking fellow candidate Ted Cruz's Christian faith, accusing him of being a "phony" Christian for giving far less than 10 percent of his income to his church.
Jan 27, 2016
Trump Claims Well-Respected Iowa Evangelical Leader Is 'Phony,' 'Bad Guy' for Endorsing Cruz
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has lashed out at an influential Iowa Evangelical leader, who the billionaire once considered to be a friend, after he endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for president and began volunteering for his campaign.
Jan 27, 2016
FRC's Tony Perkins Endorses Ted Cruz for President
In an appearance on Fox News Tuesday night, leading social conservative activist Tony Perkins endorsed Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz for president, joining a growing list of prominent Evangelical and conservative leaders who have officially backed the staunch conservative candidate.
Jan 26, 2016
Liberty U Pres. Jerry Falwell Jr. Endorses Trump; Alumni 'Embarrassed,' 'Disappointed'
Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. endorsed billionaire and Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump for president on Tuesday, a move that has left some Liberty graduates "embarrassed" and "disappointed."
Jan 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton on Her Christian Faith: Judgment Left to God; Be Open, Tolerant, Respectful
During a campaign event in Iowa on Monday, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton explained how her Christian faith has guided her views on politics and life.