Mark Woods
Is Islamic State really Islamic? Yes, in a twisted sort of way
An article in The Atlantic by Graeme Wood has caused huge controversy by saying that Islamic State is, strictly in its own terms, perfectly reasonable.
In review: the five biggest stories of the week
The highs and lows of the week on Christian Today.
Ash Wednesday went viral, but it really shouldn't have
Some things are too sacred for selfies, says Mark Woods.
Christian football team could be Britain's worst â but it's the nicest, says its manager
Amory Green Rovers has lost every game this season, but its players are happy.
Libya bishop: 'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave'
The Italian Bishop of Tripoli has refused to leave the city in spite of death threats.
Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)
A Gallup poll shows that more than half of Utah residents go to church.
Scott Lively: Don't call me anti-gay
The outspoken campaigner against homosexuality has complained about the term to his local paper.
Brother of slain Coptic Christians thanks ISIS for including their words of faith in murder video
The testimonies were "a badge of honour to Christianity", says Beshir Kamel.
World Vision disowns attack on Christian Zionism by vice-president Steve Haas
The charity has released a statement saying that an article for Lausanne Global Analysis was unauthorised.
Rob Bell tells Oprah Winfrey church acceptance of gay marriage 'inevitable'
The Church will be "even more irrelevant" if it resists cultural change, says the former pastor of Mars Hill.
The great dinosaur scam: Christian mother launches Mumsnet tirade
The scaly monsters lacked family values and are bad role models for children, one Christian woman argues.
Devon vicar David Davies guilty of assault and drink-driving
The former army chaplain faces losing his home and job.
It's Shrove Tuesday. Anyone for a dead sardine?
Mark Woods looks at some weird and wonderful traditions around the world.
UK pastor releases YouTube video detailing what sex positions are allowed
A Peterborough pastor has issued a warning to married couples about their sexual practices.
Bear Grylls: My faith helps me cope with claims my shows are faked
Accused of making his reality shows easier, the adventurer says that the claims are "99 per cent untrue".
Reasoning together: How Jews, Christians and Muslims can learn from each other's scriptures
Small group discussions using passages from the scriptures of different faiths can be very productive, Mark Woods finds.