Mark Woods

Christians in Pakistan fear advance of Islamic State
Christians are fearful of worsening persecution in Pakistan.

John Hagee's claim that Obama is anti-Semitic rubbished by Anti-Defamation League
Stinging rebuke for Zionist pastor from leading Jewish organisation.

Ferguson church burning is white supremacist revenge attack, says pastor
The church attended by Michael Brown's family has been destroyed.

Multicultural jumper is a knit too far
Woolly jumpers, yes: woolly minds, no, writes Mark Woods.

Closed caskets for Myles and Ruth Munroe
Memorial service will draw thousands, but casket will be closed out of respect for family.

Islamic State destroys historic church in Mosul
The demolition is thought to be revenge for the militants' battlefield reverses.

'The Rob Bell Show' preview revealed
The evangelist and author aims to tackle 'life's big questions'.

Why we're getting poorer... and staying poor
Employment is up but so is poverty, says an authoritative new report.

Controversial Jewish nation-state blll clears Israeli cabinet
New legislation 'puts Jewish state before democracy'.

Asia Bibi pins hopes for life on Supreme Court
Victim of Pakistan's blasphemy law makes final appeal for mercy.

Pakistan brick kiln workers could have been murdered for financial reasons, not religious
Grandmother had 'no more tears to cry', says eyewitness.

Britain 'sleepwalking into losing religious freedoms' says Christian leader
Liberals are demoting religion to an offensive irrelevance in today's culture says Nola Leach.

Dying well: the Christian hope
Death is not the end, but a new beginning, writes Mark Woods.

Evangelical opinion split on Obama's immigration reforms
The US president's decision to force reforms through and bypass Congress has proved controversial.

Is Islam a violent religion?
Queen Rania of Jordan has called on Arabs to reclaim Islam as a religion of peace. But is it?

Zimbabwe: 11 people dead in church service stampede
Three children and a pregnant woman were among those crushed by stampeding crowds in Zimbabwe.