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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Oklahoma Bill Requiring Clergy Approval to Be Married Passes House; Opponents Claim Law Would Prevent Gays, Atheists From Being Wed
The Oklahoma state House of Representatives passed legislation that will require couples looking to get married to seek approval from a clergy member in order for them to be married in the state.
Christian Videographer Faces Legal Action After Refusing to Work Lesbian Wedding, Says It's Against Her Biblical Beliefs
A wedding videographer in Ohio could face legal action after she declined to shoot a lesbian couples' wedding ceremony because it would've conflicted with her biblical understanding that marriage should only be between one man and one woman.
Evangelical Author: Western Christians Don't Care Enough About ISIS' 'Once-in-a-1,000-Year Threat' to Christianity
Evangelical author and former vice president of Liberty University, Johnnie Moore, asserted in a book to be published in April, that Western Christians don't care enough about the threat posed by the Islamic State, which is attempting to wipe out Christianity in the Middle East.
71-Y-O Indian Nun Asks God to Forgive Men Who Gang-Raped Her Inside Catholic School; Entire Town Shuts Down to Rally for Justice as Suspects Remain At-Large
A 71-year-old Indian nun, who was gang raped by robbers last Friday night inside a Catholic missionary school in eastern India, is reportedly asking God to forgive the men who assaulted her.
Mormon Law to Balance Gay Rights, Religious Freedom Supported by Pro-Gay Rights Group Human Rights Campaign
The national LGBT advocacy group Human Rights Campaign is voicing its support for a Mormon Church-proposed non-discrimination bill that was signed into Utah law last week, which is being touted by some as legislation that could be used as a "toolkit" for finding the middle ground between gay rights and freedom of religion in the workplace.
NFL Pro Bowl Safety Antrel Rolle Says 'Sign' From God Inspired Him to Sign With Chicago Bears Over Washington Redskins
As former New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle was being courted this offseason by a handful of NFL teams looking to acquire his skills, the three-time Pro Bowl selection says that it was ultimately a sign from God that led him to signing with the Chicago Bears last week.
ISIS Terrorists Watch 'Teletubbies', 'Game of Thrones' When They Are Not Out Committing Atrocities, Released Hostage Says
A released Islamic State captive, who says he was imprisoned with the two beheaded American journalists in Syria, revealed recently that when ISIS jihadis aren't terrorizing the streets of Raqqa, they spend their downtime watching the children's television program "Teletubbies" and playing child video games.
FRC Calls on Christians to Support Navy Chaplain Facing Discharge for Expressing Biblical Views on Homosexuality
Over 100,000 Americans have expressed their support for a U.S. Navy chaplain who's facing a possible career-ending discipline after he voiced his Christian beliefs on homosexuality and premarital sex during a counseling session with sailors.
Florida Church Popular for Hosting Nude Spring Break Parties With 'Sexiest Ladies on the Beach' Loses Tax-Exempt Status
A church on the gulf coast of Florida has lost its tax-exempt status after authorities discovered that its building was being used to host nude parties with "the sexiext ladies on the beach" and served as an after-hours nightclub to avid college party-goers visiting the town while on spring break.
Poll: 9 in 10 Evangelicals Say Bible Doesn't Influence Immigration Views
According to a poll released Wednesday, nine out of 10 Evangelicals say that the Scripture has no impact on their views toward immigration reform, which could be reflective of the fact that the same poll found that nearly seven in 10 Evangelicals have never been encouraged by their church to reach out to immigrants.
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