Melissa Barnhart
Managing Editor
Melissa Barnhart serves as Managing Editor for The Christian Post. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degrees in government, religion and communications. Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career while still in college by working for a local newspaper outside Dallas, Texas, where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, a U.S. women's softball player in the 2004 Olympic Games, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox. She joined The Christian Post in 2013.
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4 Md. Abortion Clinics Shut Down, 3 Abortionists' Licenses Suspended Amid Patient's Death
The Maryland Board of Physicians has suspended the medical licenses of three abortionists following the death of patient Maria Santiago, 38, who died following a Feb. 13 abortion performed at the Associates in OB/GYN Care clinic, located inside a residential condominium complex in Baltimore, Md. The board subsequently shut down the four clinics that operate under the same name.
So. Baptist Convention 2013: 'One Million Men Porn Free' Among Featured Programs at Annual Meeting
To combat the bondage and destruction of pornography that has seeped into millions of American households Pastor Jay Dennis of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla., created his own program, "One Million Men Porn Free." He is hopeful that more pastors will fearlessly address the issue after they learn more about it at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Houston next week.
Pro-Life Groups Take 'Stop the Gosnells' Mission to Irish Embassy to Protest Abortion Bill
National and statewide pro-life groups are uniting through their Stop the Gosnells coalition to further expose the practices conducted at late-term abortion facilities and to encourage lawmakers to respond through legislative action.
Boston Red Sox's Fenway Park to Host Gay Pride Night; Prelude to Gay Pride Parade
A controversial spin will mark Thursday's Boston Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers with the addition of Pride Night at Fenway Park that will include the celebration of Pride Week and the first pitch being thrown out by openly gay NBA player Jason Collins, who will also be marching in Boston's Gay Pride Parade.
Rep. McDermott Scolds Fox News' Megyn Kelly Amid Criticism He Was Blaming Victims of IRS Targeting
Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), appeared on Fox News' "America Live" with Megan Kelly Wednesday to clarify comments he made during the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. Kelly told McDermott he appeared to be blaming the victims of the IRS' strategic targeting.
African American Clergy Coalition Criticized for Not Praising White Legislators Who Defended Traditional Marriage
Following the defeat of the same-sex marriage bill in the Illinois House last Friday, critics claim the African-American Clergy Coalition should be thanking the 64 white legislators who stood up for traditional marriage.
Teacher Who Was Fired After Artificial Insemination Wins Case Against Catholic Archdiocese
Christa Dias was awarded $171,000 Monday by a federal jury in Cincinnati, Ohio, which found that the 34-year-old gay teacher was wrongly fired by the Catholic archdiocese for becoming pregnant by artificial insemination in 2010.
Ark Encounter Theme Park to Include Ride Through Plagues of Egypt
Kentucky aims to be a top tourist destination for all who want to experience biblical history through the eyes of Noah, Abraham and first-century Christians by way of the Ark Encounter, which is on schedule to open in 2014. The 160-acre complex will include a full-scale replica of Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, and a first-century village, along with a theme ride that will take visitors through the 10 plagues of Egypt.
Noah's Ark Inspires Gay Wedding Cruise? Christians Call Painting Ironic
Noah's Ark plays center stage in artist Paul Richmond's oil painting "Noah's Gay Wedding Cruise: MarriageEvolved Edition," which features Westboro Baptist Church members drowning in a deadly flood while the lives of gay animals and gay celebrities are spared on the ark.
Los Angeles School District Teaches Children to Share HIV, STD Status With Peers
A first of its kind sex education program is being taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District, in which students as young as 12 are encouraged to share their HIV and STD status with their sexual partners by way of a text message that reveals they were tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. The text message also includes a disclaimer, which reads: "This person MAY have had sex since being tested. Always be safe, use condoms."
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