Mark Woods
Cain and Abel: What we get wrong about the first murder and why it matters
In many commentaries it's suggested that Cain's sacrifice was rejected because Abel brought a blood sacrifice and Cain didn't.
Hidden Christians: How Japan tried and failed to exterminate Christianity
Japan's 'Hidden Christians' are being recognised in an exhibition showcasing the moving story of Christians who remained true to their faith without priests, seminaries or churches.
Nuns in corsets and pole-dancing round a cross: Madonna in new Catholic-baiting row
Her song Holy Water saw her strip off her skirt to reveal a skimpy nun's habit costume.
Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Why it's such a flashpoint for Jews and Muslims
In Jewish tradition Temple Mount is the place where God gathered the dust to form Adam.
The contradiction at the heart of Christian Zionism
If Christian Zionists believe God wants Jews to become Christians, that's a problem for Jews.
Burkina Faso in crisis as military takes power in coup
Demonstrations have taken place in favour of the ousted president.
I'm a Christian but I'm just not feeling it - advice for new converts
It's not surprising if there's been a bit of a come-down since your conversion, writes Mark Woods.
Six ways a congregation can kill a ministry
Ministers are sometimes their own worst enemies. But what about the churches that are toxic?
When charity goes bad: How not to help refugees
So many people have already donated goods to refugee charities that they're overwhelmed.
Turkey continues push to reopen iconic Hagia Sophia church as a mosque
Istanbul's former cathedral has increasingly become a focus of Turkish Islamist nationalism.
Kidnapped Nigerian bishop has been freed unharmed
Rt Rev Moses Bukpe-Tabwaye was abducted from his car on September 3 in Southern Nigeria.
Archbishop says government is discriminating against Christian Syrian refugees
Justin Welby says government policy risks excluding Christians from the asylum programme.
Moses' marriage, and why racism is like leprosy
Moses' marriage provides a devastating rebuke to one of the most grievous sins of this or any age.
Jeremy Corbyn stuns rivals with landslide Labour leadership win
The left-wing candidate surpassed initial expectations with a clear victory.
Joe Biden's faith helps him deal with bereavement as he mulls presidency bid
The US Vice-President is regarded by many obververs as a popular and credible alternative to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party nomination.
What the new Homo Naledi species tells us about being human
Homo Naledi is like us, but not like us: slender, small-brained, with feet and hands like ours but curved fingers like those of apes.