Stephanie Samuel

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Wash. State Denies Church Baptism Rights in Public Park

    The pastor of the non-denominational Reality Church called a family-style meeting Thursday to explain to congregants why elders do not feel led to take legal action against Washington state officials who denied their request to baptize members at a public park.

  • Obama's Leadership Challenged by Rep. Maxine Waters, Black Voters

    Obama's Leadership Challenged by Rep. Maxine Waters, Black Voters

    Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, once hesitant to directly challenge the leadership of the first black President, are being goaded by an angry black crowd to go after Barack Obama's failed leadership on jobs.

  • Ag. Secretary Says Food Stamp Program Is Stimulus

    Ag. Secretary Says Food Stamp Program Is Stimulus

    Economists who are doubtful of the administration's claim that increased food stamp rates are a stimulus for the economy, warn such a heavy reliance on social programs will bankrupt America as it has done for many Europeans nations.

  • Starbucks CEO to Businesses: Boycott Political Campaign Donations Until Deficit Deal Reached

    Starbucks CEO to Businesses: Boycott Political Campaign Donations Until Deficit Deal Reached

    Starbucks CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz's political campaign donation boycott is picking up steam after two Wall Street CEOs endorsed the pledge agreeing that bipartisan leadership is lacking in America.

  • ACLU Lawsuit Over School District Blocking Gay Sites Without Merit, Attorney Says

    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit filed against a Missouri school district for filtering what it calls "educational lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender content" has no legal grounds or traction and will likely be thrown out, speculated Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) Senior Counsel David Cortman.

  • Perry Takes on Romney's Private Sector Experience, Challenges Obama on Jobs

    Perry Takes on Romney's Private Sector Experience, Challenges Obama on Jobs

    As governor of the state responsible for over 40 percent of the nation's jobs since 2009, Texas Republican Rick Perry is wasting no time explaining why he is better suited to take on President Barack Obama's economic record than frontrunner Mitt Romney.

  • Christian Leaders Say UK Mobs Show Intact Families Are Important

    Christian Leaders Say UK Mobs Show Intact Families Are Important

    Christian leaders in the U.S. say Britain's mob violence should teach the West that strengthening families and fostering morals are not just a matter of tradition, but of social safety.

  • Ron Paul's Pro-Life Stance Attracting Mainstream GOP Voters

    Ron Paul's Pro-Life Stance Attracting Mainstream GOP Voters

    Ron Paul’s impressive second place finish in Saturday's Iowa straw poll is giving the Texas Congressman a jump on his ride to the top of the GOP field with a renewed emphasis on his pro-life convictions and his timely message about limited government.

  • Bachmann 'Submissive' Question Ignites Debate Over Marriage, Sexism

    A reporter's question to presidential candidate Michele Bachmann about marital submission ignited talk about the biblical role of husbands and wives and fueled the debate over sexism in the media. In an obvious demonstration of disapproval, the crowd booed after a panelist from the Washington Examiner asked Bachmann if she would be submissive to her husband in the White House.

  • US Postal Service Reducing Workforce, Slashing Benefits

    US Postal Service Reducing Workforce, Slashing Benefits

    The U.S. Postal Service, which is trying to save itself from financial insolvency, is cutting over 121,000 jobs and asking Congressional approval to break free of costly government regulations and privatize its employee health and retirement systems.