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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Christian groups speak out as Texas Gov. Abbott refuses to resettle refugees in 2020
Christian leaders and organizations are speaking out after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott informed the U.S. State Department last week that he will not consent to the resettlement of refugees in the state in 2020.
Military exchange to stop selling 'Jesus' Scripture Candy after secular group complains
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service said it will stop selling Jesus-themed candy in response to a complaint filed by a secular legal organization warning that selling the treats at commissary and exchange stores is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Texas woman sues USPS for banning custom-made Jesus stamp
A local county official in Texas is challenging a U.S. Postal Services regulation banning religious content on personalized custom stamps.
Judge denies San Antonio's motion to dismiss Chick-fil-A airport lawsuit
A judge in Texas has denied the city of San Antonio’s motion Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit filed after Chick-fil-A was blocked by the city council from opening a new location in the town’s airport.
UK agency reopens investigation into Christian doctor who prays with patients
A U.K. regulatory agency is reviewing its decision to close a complaint against a Christian doctor accused of violating professional conduct by praying with his patients.
India refuses to let US pastor leave country 3 months after arrest for being Christian
A Tennessee pastor is still being barred from leaving India three months after his arrest even though a customs case against him for allegedly not paying duty on the money he brought into the country has been resolved, according to a lawyer representing the family.
CNN reporter accuses Babylon Bee of misleading Americans, but lauds Onion satire
The conservative Christian satire website The Babylon Bee was again forced to defend itself amid criticism that it is spreading “misinformation,” this time by a CNN reporter.
California mom recalls how son rejected her for 1 year after unlawful CPS removal
A California mom who won over $1 million in legal settlements after the state removed her sons from her custody is continuing to speak out about the long-term trauma that unnecessary family separation by government agencies causes on families
Boko Haram kidnaps pastor, releases video showing his plea for help
A pastor abducted by a faction of the radical Islamic extremist group Boko Haram during a raid in the Adamawa state of Nigeria last week has issued a plea for help in a video released by the terrorist group.
'Unholy Bible': University promotes art project of desecrated Bible, satanic Christ
A Maine university’s promotion of an atheist student’s art project consisting of a decorated bible has drawn complaints from Christians that meet on campus for worship.
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