Mark Woods

Why Pakistani Christians want murdered minister Shahbaz Bhatti to be declared a martyr
Shahbaz Bhatti, the Pakistan minister for minorities murdered in 2011 for his opposition to the country's oppressive blasphemy law, should be declared a martyr by the Church, Catholics there say.

Noah's Ark: After the storm, why did God use a rainbow as a sign?
The story of Noah's Ark is one of the best-known in the Old Testament.

Dear Pope Francis: Pope's poignant answers to children's questions published today
Pope Francis' book for children has been published today around the world.

Science and religion: Awards scheme could be worth £10,000 to your church
An awards scheme will provide up to £10,000 to churches that want to work with experts and engage their congregations with science.

Mark Driscoll corrupted Mars Hill's mission with 'institutionalised racketeering', says lawsuit
Mark Driscoll and his chief elder Sutton Turner demonstrated a "pattern of racketeering activity" in how they ran the now-closed Mars Hill Church, according to a lawsuit filed against them yesterday.

St David's Day: Who was Wales' 'miracle-working' patron saint?
It's St David's Day, when the patron saint of Wales is honoured and the patriotic flame burns a little brighter. But who was this famous saint, and why is he still remembered?

Why Christianity and astrology don't mix
A YouGov poll has found more than half of people in the UK (56 per cent) definitely don't believe astrology works.

Nebuchadnezzar: What his mental illness tells us about human nature
King Nebuchadnezzar's story is told in the book of Daniel. He is a dreamer, whose dreams are interpreted by the prophet, who's also called 'Belteshazzar'.

A question of integrity: Why we shouldn't confuse social action and evangelism
The gospel is good news. That's literally true: it's what the word means in Old English. ("Gospel! I've won the Lottery!")

Should Christians let Muslims use their buildings?
A Church of Scotland minister has spoken of the backlash he suffered after he opened his church for Muslim Friday prayers after the local mosque was firebombed.

What do you say to someone who believes Christianity is just made up?
No thinking Christian is going to deny that religion in general â and the Christian religion, since that's what we're talking about â is the product of human imagination, thinking and effort.

Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees
Thailand. Lovely place. Bangkok is buzzing, the beaches of Phuket are world-renowned holiday destinations, and there's history and culture by the bucket-load.

Indian Christians protest book which claims Jesus was a Hindu
Indian Christians in Maharashtra state have protested against a book by one of the founders of the right-wing Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) claiming Jesus was a Hindu.

40 Muslim refugees find Christ, get baptised at Barry Island
A Welsh church has celebrated an extraordinary baptismal service, remarkable both for the candidates and for the location.

SBC president's heart 'broken' as 1,000 Christian missionaries leave the field
Nearly 1,000 Southern Baptist overseas missionaries have left the organisation in the last six months, according to a news release from Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board.

Evangelical Alliance denies 'unfounded' Barnabas allegations
The Evangelical Alliance has hit back at claims by Barnabas Fund and Barnabas Aid International.