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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Christian Mother of 3 Kidnapped, Forced to Convert to Islam and Marry Muslim Landlord Who Raped Her
A young Pakistani Christian mother of three has been abducted and raped by her 55-year-old Muslim landlord who forced her to convert to Islam and enter into an Islamic marriage. Her family has demanded her return.
Wheaton College to Drop Student Health Insurance Because of 'Obamacare' Birth Control Mandate
Due to an objection with an Affordable Care Act mandate that requires health insurance plans to offer base birth control as part of its student health plans, Wheaton College has announced that it will no longer offer health insurance to its students to avoid conflicting with the institution's Christian convictions.
ISIS Beheads Woman as Sick Wedding Present for Rival, Says Defector
The Islamic State terrorist organization in Syria has beheaded an "infidel" woman as a wedding present to a Shariah judge, according to an IS defector.
Police Investigation Finds No Proof Bob Jones University Violated Mandatory Sex Crime Reporting Laws
After an independent report released during the winter found that Bob Jones University officials discouraged victims of sexual assault from filing police reports, a months-long local South Carolina police department investigation found that there is insufficient evidence to prove that BJU violated any mandatory reporting laws.
Products of Conception Protest Planned Parenthood in 65 Cities Across the US
Pro-life "products of conception" protested in at least 65 cities across the United States Tuesday, calling for the government to immediately defund and investigate Planned Parenthood in light of the emergence of three, so far, undercover videos showing high-level Planned Parenthood officials discussing compensation for aborted baby organs.
Georgia School Disctrict Forced to Pay Atheist Group $22,500 in Lawsuit Over Coach-Led Team Prayers
A public school district in Georgia will have to pay a humanist organization $22,500 through its insurance carriers after the organization sued the school system over allegations that local high school coaches led their teams in prayers and included biblical passages on official team log books and promotional banners.
'Jihadi John' Now on the Run From ISIS, Fears Militants Are Plotting to Kill Him
The Islamic State's most famous executioner, "Jihadi John," notorious for being featured in videos last year that purportedly showed him beheading Western journalists, aid workers and other innocent victims, is now allegedly on the run from the terror group amid fears that other ISIS militants are out to kill him.
Hall of Famer Tim Brown on Overcoming 'Evil' Sexual Temptations to Find Jesus During Prime of His Career (Interview)
As legendary Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown was granted all the fame, fortune, success and women he needed as he earned the nickname of "Mr. Raider" in the 1990s, there was one thing that was desperately missing from the Hall-of Famer's life that made him dislike what he saw in the mirror — a relationship with Jesus.
Islamic State Chickens: Terror Groups Uses Fowl, Goats as Suicide Bombers; Online Pictures Show Hens Strapped With Improvised Explosives
Photos have been posted online purporting to show the Islamic State's new attack strategy — using innocent chickens and hens as suicide bombers to kill their enemies.
Coca-Cola, Ford, Xerox Detest Being Listed as Planned Parenthood Sponsors in Light of Baby Parts Selling Scandal
Three major American corporations have told the nation's largest abortion provider that they no longer want to be listed as corporate sponsors after two recent viral videos purport to show representatives of Planned Parenthood discussing the sale of baby body parts.