Mark Woods

Blood moons and the end of the world: How not to interpret biblical prophecy
Blood moons and the end of the world: How not to interpret biblical prophecy

Interpreters like John Hagee and Mark Blitz link biblical prophecies, lunar eclipses and historical events. Mark Woods on whether they are right to do so.

The faithful Queen: Why the Church of England is lucky to have a believer at its head
The faithful Queen: Why the Church of England is lucky to have a believer at its head

In Queen Elizabeth the Church has someone at its head for whom the Christian religion is not another layer of ceremony but a living reality.

Why a \'Christians first\' refugee policy is the wrong answer
Why a 'Christians first' refugee policy is the wrong answer

A toxic brew of nationalism and xenophobia has come into play, not just in the UK but all around the world.

Kim Davis: Should she be in jail?
Kim Davis: Should she be in jail?

Kim Davis is in jail for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences because it would conflict with her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian.

Britain will take thousands more Syrian refugees, says Cameron
Britain will take thousands more Syrian refugees, says Cameron

The extra refugees will come from refugee camps in the region.

Refugee crisis: Why the Bible doesn\'t allow us to turn our backs on drowning children
Refugee crisis: Why the Bible doesn't allow us to turn our backs on drowning children

Europe's refugee crisis is overwhelming not just the services but the institutions which are expected to deal with it.

Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Christian protesters
Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Christian protesters

A rally of Christians against Israel's extension of its Separation Wall in the Bethlehem area has been broken up by Israeli forces using concussion grenades and tear gas.

Gospel for Asia spent thousands on reputation management after negative stories surfaced
Gospel for Asia spent thousands on reputation management after negative stories surfaced

Seventy thousand dollars was set aside to pay for the service.

Leading theologian admits visiting Ashley Madison adultery site
Leading theologian admits visiting Ashley Madison adultery site

Robert Craig Sproul Jnr has admitted that he visited the adultery website.

US church has change of heart over offering assault rifle as prize for bringing in new members
US church has change of heart over offering assault rifle as prize for bringing in new members

A church in the US has sparked incredulity by offering an assault rifle as a prize to whoever invites the most new people to its services this month.

Baptism: Six reasons why it\'s just easier to do babies
Baptism: Six reasons why it's just easier to do babies

Baptist students at theological college are advised to practise beforehand in a local swimming pool.

Is it ever okay to deny Christ?
Is it ever okay to deny Christ?

How far should Christians go in order to save their lives?

Battle for Liberia\'s soul: Why moves to declare it a \'Christian nation\' could spell disaster
Battle for Liberia's soul: Why moves to declare it a 'Christian nation' could spell disaster

The prospect of religious conflict is something this country hardly needs.

KillWithMe: How the shooting of Alison Parker and Adam Ward became entertaining
KillWithMe: How the shooting of Alison Parker and Adam Ward became entertaining

The assumption that we need to see everything, no matter how sick, disgusting and heartbreaking, is flawed.

Gospel for Asia is being reviewed by evangelical financial watchdog
Gospel for Asia is being reviewed by evangelical financial watchdog

GFA has faced repeated questions about its financial affairs.

Burma: Religious freedom is under threat, warns rights group
Burma: Religious freedom is under threat, warns rights group

Anyone wishing to change their religion will have to be over 18 and will be required to file an application.