Heather Tomlinson

$Rebels in Central African Republic accused of burning \'witches\' in public ceremonies$
Rebels in Central African Republic accused of burning 'witches' in public ceremonies

Rebels in the Central African Republic have burned "witches" on a stake in public ceremonies, a leaked United Nations report has claimed.
$ISIS recruits from Christian families are \'fiercest\' fighters, says terrorism expert$
ISIS recruits from Christian families are 'fiercest' fighters, says terrorism expert

A leading academic has claimed that Christians who are recruited and converted by ISIS become the "fiercest" fighters for the regime.
Turkey releases audio of warning to Russian jet

Turkey has released what it says is an audio recording of a warning to a Russian airplane given prior to shooting down the jet earlier this week.
The heartbreak of atheism

Heather Tomlinson reflects on the impact that leaving a faith community can have.
Alien life does not undermine the gospel - Vatican

The Vatican's top astronomer says that alien life probably exists â but that there would not be 'another Jesus' on the foreign planet.
$John Piper: Mark Driscoll\'s fall was a \'colossal Satanic victory\'$
John Piper: Mark Driscoll's fall was a 'colossal Satanic victory'

John Piper has described the scandal that hit megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll as a "colossal Satanic victory" and compared it to Muslims taking over North Africa and the Middle East from Christians.
Twin blasts at New Mexico churches may be linked

Two bombs went off within 20 minutes of each other yesterday, while people gathered for their Sunday worship at nearby churches in the US state of New Mexico.
Boko Haram crisis: 178 captives freed

Nigerian troops say they have rescued 178 people, mostly children, from their captivity by Islamic militants Boko Haram.
'Kind, gentle and without cynicism': tributes pour in for murdered US pastor Clementa Pinckney

Rev Clementa Pinckney had been a prodigy and leading light within the Democratic Party and the African Methodist Church in which he served.
How to tackle poverty by planting trees

Trees aren't just for hugging and hippies. Planting trees can have a radical impact on the lives of the poor.
New statistics show FGM on the rise in UK - Church called to act

The church is being asked to raise the issue of Female Genital Mutilation in its communities, as new statistics show the illegal practice is an increasing problem in the UK.
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao: from booze, gambling and girls to a devotion to Jesus Christ

Manny Pacquiao is considered one of the best ever boxers to have lived, and he is loved by boxing fans around the world.