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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Kim Davis, Dead Brothel Owner, Young Socialist, Minority Firsts: 4 Interesting Election Outcomes
In the following pages are some of the more interesting election outcomes of the 2018 midterms.
White Evangelical Turnout Was Record-Setting in 2018 Midterm Election: Ralph Reed
Despite the Republicans losing control of the House of Representatives, white evangelicals turned out to vote in record capacity to help Republicans win in key gubernatorial and Senate races.
Eagles QB Carson Wentz Invites New Teammate Golden Tate to Church After Trade From Lions
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz invited his new teammate Golden Tate and his family to church on Sunday after the wide receiver was traded from the Detroit Lions last week.
Trump Not Jesus But Like 'Word Become Flesh' for Americans, Controversial Billboard Group Says
A Christian Facebook group has defended its controversial billboard that featured President Donald Trump by stating that it didn't mean equate the president to Jesus Christ but rather compare Trump to King David.
Arrogantly Invoking God in Foreign Policy Debates Is Blasphemous, Christian Historian Warns
International affairs expert and author Walter Russell Mead warned Friday that its blasphemous for Christian leaders to arrogantly invoke God in order to promote ideologies of pacifism and non-engagement in foreign relations debates.
Over 3,000 Egyptian Churches Still Waiting for Licenses 2 Years After Landmark Law
More than 3,000 churches and church-affiliated buildings are still awaiting legal recognition from the Egyptian government nearly two years after the passing of legislation hailed as a positive step for religious freedom in the Muslim-majority country.
Pro-Trump Billboard Quotes John 1:14, 'The Word Became Flesh,' 'Make Gospel Great Again'
Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, a new advertisement picturing the face of President Donald Trump with "The Word Became Flesh" and "Make the Gospel Great Again" has reportedly popped up on billboards in Missouri and Texas.
6 Key 2018 Midterm House Races to Watch
With all 435 House seats up for grabs, the following pages contain six key House races to watch on Nov. 6.
Asia Bibi's Release Delayed; Supreme Court to Review Acquittal Decision as Muslims Protest
The release of imprisoned Christian mother Asia Bibi has been delayed as the Pakistan Supreme Court will have to review its decision to acquit the farm laborer of blasphemy charges after signing an agreement with a radical Muslim group.
7 Coptic Pilgrims Killed in Egypt Bus Attack; ISIS Claims Responsibility
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing at least seven Coptic Christian pilgrims and injuring at least 19 others who were en route to a desert monastery on Friday.