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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Mar 1, 2018
Canada to Adjust Census in 'Non-Binary Fashion' to Be More LGBT-Friendly
The Canadian government led by President Justin Trudeau is working to adjust questions on the country's population census so that it can "better reflect" the way some "non-binary" Canadians identify themselves.
Mar 1, 2018
Christian Bed-and-Breakfast Owner Loses Appeals Case After Lesbian Couple Sues for Discrimination
A state appeals court in Hawaii has ruled against a Catholic bed-and-breakfast owner who refused to rent a room to a lesbian couple because doing so would have violated her strict household rules that bar unmarried couples from sleeping in the same room.
Feb 28, 2018
Virginia Baptist Association No Longer Giving Money to CBF Over New LGBT Hiring Policy
The Baptist General Association of Virginia has announced that it will no longer directly provide funds to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship after the 1,800-church network changed its policy to allow the hiring of practicing homosexuals for staff positions.
Feb 28, 2018
Billy Graham Honored at US Capitol Memorial Service; Trump Recalls Dad's Love for 'America's Pastor'
A memorial service was held in honor of late evangelist Billy Graham in the United States Capitol Rotunda Wednesday morning, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump, congressional leaders and a performance from Christian musician Michael W. Smith.
Feb 28, 2018
5 Churches, Christian Radio Station Sue Wisconsin Town for Exemption to LGBT Ordinance
Five Christian churches and a Christian radio station have filed a lawsuit against the town of De Pere, Wisconsin, claiming that a recently passed LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance could force them to violate their religious beliefs.
Feb 27, 2018
Anne Graham Lotz Says Dad's Death Is Heaven's Wake-Up Call to the Church: 'We've Lost Our Focus'
Billy Graham's daughter, Anne Graham Lotz, says that she believes her father's death will serve as a "Heaven's shot across the bow" to the Church today and stated that, in general, the failure of churches are the reason why the United States is in a spiritual "mess."
Feb 27, 2018
Benham Brothers' Dad Arrested for Telling Abortion Clinic Volunteer She's 'Dead in Her Sins'
North Carolina Pastor Phillip "Flip" Benham, the father of Jason and David Benham, was arrested after being accused of threatening a volunteer during a protest outside of one of Charlotte's busiest abortion clinics last weekend.
Feb 26, 2018
Arizona Senate Passes Bill to Allow Teachers to Post 'God Enriches' in Classrooms
The Arizona Senate has passed a bill that would allow teachers to post the words "God enriches" in public school classrooms.
Feb 26, 2018
UK Hospital Lifts Ban Against Father Fighting to Keep His 1-Y-O Son on Life Support
A father in the United Kingdom, who was barred by hospital staff from seeing his son, is now again allowed to see his 12-month-old severely brain damaged baby amid fears that his son would die without him being by his side.
Feb 26, 2018
Trump Admin. Sends Baptist Man in Need of Special Medical Treatment Back to Congo; Pastor Calls Deportation 'Evil'
The United States government has deported a Congolese Christian immigrant with chronic kidney failure and a host of other medical issues who could face persecution for his refusal to lie about atrocities he witnessed in his homeland.