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 3, 2019
Laos crackdown on Christians: ‘Christianity is religion of Europeans and Americans'
Authorities in the Asian nation of Laos cracked down on worshiping Christians this Christmas season.
Jan 3, 2019
Christian magistrate wins right to appeal firing; judge says ‘intolerant’ views should be respected
A 72-year-old Christian magistrate who served over 20 years on the bench but was let go from his job for voicing his beliefs about same-sex adoption has won the right to appeal his termination.
Jan 2, 2019
Judge rules 'webcam' abortions can continue in Kansas despite new state law
A judge in Kansas has ruled that a state law that purports to ban telemedicine abortions, also known by critics as “webcam abortions,” can not effectively bar abortion clinics from giving women drugs for a medical abortion without a doctor present.
Jan 2, 2019
Pastor's wife and mother of 6 dies after car is swept away by flash flooding in Indiana
The body of a pastor’s wife in southeastern Indiana has been found in a creek after she was reported in danger from flash flooding on new year's eve.
Jan 2, 2019
5 bipartisan accomplishments of the 115th Congress
At a time when the United States is very much divided politically, some might be surprised to know that lawmakers passed several pieces of bipartisan legislation in the two years since President Donald Trump took office.
Jan 1, 2019
Mass grave of 34 Ethiopian Christians executed by ISIS found in Libya
Libyan authorities have announced that a mass grave containing the remains of 34 Christians murdered by the Islamic State in 2015 has been found.
Jan 1, 2019
Pro-choice activist tells kids: abortion is 'part of God’s plan,' ‘like dentist appointment’
The co-founder of the “#ShoutYourAbortion” movement was featured on a popular YouTube channel for children telling kids that abortions are “part of God’s plan” and that they are much like going to the dentist.
Dec 31, 2018
5 Christian athletes who made an impact in 2018
With the year coming to a close, there were a number of Christ-following athletes who made impacts on and off the field in 2018.
Dec 31, 2018
Top 5 religious freedom victories of 2018
The year 2018 was one that saw many victories for those seeking the protection of their right to act in accordance with their religious convictions.
Dec 31, 2018
Evangelical NFL tight end Benjamin Watson to retire, wants to focus on family
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson has announced that he will retire at the end of the playoffs.