Samuel Smith
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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Gospel for Asia settles class-action lawsuit, maintains it did 'not act fraudulently'
Gospel for Asia has reached a $37 million settlement to a class-action lawsuit that accuses the nonprofit of mishandling hundreds of millions in donations designated to be used in the mission field worldwide.
How evangelical-supported group has helped 750,000 Jews migrate to Israel
A philanthropic organization founded by a Chicago-area rabbi but funded mostly by western evangelicals has helped over 750,000 Jews fleeing persecution or poverty in their homelands to migrate to Israel as part of a process central to Zionism called aliyah.
New kit aims to help men 'chestfeed' babies with help of banned drug
A design student in the U.K. claims to have developed a prototype kit that would enable men to breastfeed with the help of a drug that's not approved for sale in the United States.
Mob attacks 200 Christian families in Pakistan after 4 women falsely accused of blasphemy
An angry Muslim mob in Pakistan displaced about 200 Christian families from their homes after four Christian women were falsely accused of blasphemy last week.
5 big takeways from Michael Cohen's congressional hearing
President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen testified before Congress Wednesday and detailed his involvement in alleged scandals and cover-ups tied to the thrice-married real estate mogul turned commander-in-chief.
UN subjects persecuted Christian refugees in Thailand to unfair burden, expert tells Congress
Thousands of Pakistani Christians asylum-seekers in Thailand are subjected to an unfair burden of proof by the United Nations which has led to many denials for believers fleeing persecution, a human rights lawyer told members of Congress Tuesday.
Suicide tips for kids hidden in YouTube cartoon videos, pediatrician warns
A Florida doctor is warning parents about how cartoons on YouTube are being used to target and expose children to suicidal ideas and tips.
WWE Star Roman Reigns credits prayer for cancer remission: 'God’s voicemail was full'
Former World Wrestling Entertainment champion Roman Reigns made his return to the ring Monday night, months after having to relinquish his title in order to battle Leukemia. He credited the power of prayer for his speedy recovery.
Journal retracts study claiming LGBT people die earlier in prejudiced communities
A mid-2000’s study linking anti-gay prejudice to shorter lifespans for lesbians, gays, and bisexual individuals has been retracted on grounds that it was an “erroneous” finding.
New poll finds drastic increase in Democrats identifying as 'pro-life' in just 1 month
The percentage of Americans who call themselves “pro-life” is now the same as those who consider themselves “pro-choice” as a new poll has found that the number of Democrats who call themselves “pro-life” has drastically increased in the last month.