Mark Woods
Starbucks' Green Cup: What The Made-Up Social Media Row Says About Christians
Last year at about this time, megagiant coffee chain Starbucks got into a heap of trouble with America's culture warriors.
The Cross Is Back: Iraqi Priests Raise Symbol Of Hope In Shattered Christian Villages
Iraq's Christian priests are returning to the villages from which they were ejected by Islamic State, according to World Watch Monitor.
Nigeria Bishop Hits Out At 'Endemic' Corruption In Churches
Corruption is "endemic" in Nigeria's churches, according to the general secretary of the Anglican Consultative Council, Rt Rev Josiah Idowu-Fearon.
Why Catholics And Lutherans Can't Just Kiss And Make Up
Yesterday marked the 499th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg church.
Why Val Kilmer's Faith Probably Won't Help Him If He Has Oral Cancer
Val Kilmer was wrongly "outed" as suffering from oral cancer by fellow actor Michael Douglas, who suffered from the disease himself.
Mosul Offensive: More Of Iraq's History Could Be Pulverised
The operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State risks more serious damage to heritage sites, according to observers on the ground.
Trailblazers For Martin Luther: 5 Great Reformers
The Reformation broke the rule of the Roman Catholic Church, which dominated and defined Western Christianity for more than 1300 years.
Pope In Sweden: Conservatives Are Furious, But Francis Thinks Luther Got A Lot Right
Pope Francis is heading to Sweden today to help start commemorations of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Reformation.
Sudan's War On Christians: School With 1,000 Pupils Closed After Raid
An evangelical Christian school in Sudan with more than 1,000 pupils has been closed after it was raided by authorities.
Lebanon Has Elected Michel Aoun As The Only Christian Head Of State In The Middle East
Lebanon has elected the veteran politican and military commander Michel Aoun as its head of state in a move that was widely expected after behind-the-scenes horse trading.
How To Remember 100% Of What God Says In Scripture
It's as though a light shines on a few words of the text, and you suddenly understand exactly â not just what it means, but what it means to you.
The Sins Of Confederate Generals And Why We Shouldn't Try To Rewrite History
Washington's National Cathedral is facing a difficult decision. It has quietly removed images of the Confederate flag from its windows as its display has become increasingly unacceptable.
Why I'm Genuinely Worried About A Zombie Apocalypse This Halloween
Zombies don't traditionally wander the streets asking for money or sweets; they're more into blood and gore, generally speaking.
The Glorious Truth Of All Saints Day, And Why It's Better Than Halloween
The old Christian festival of Halloween has taken over by merchandisers and pumpkin growers.
Defrock Me Too, Says Colleague Of Atheist Minister Gretta Vosper
A retired minister in the United Church of Canada has asked to be formerly defrocked as an act of solidarity with her colleague Gretta Vosper, facing dismissal because of her atheism.
Anglican Church In Egypt 'Under Heavy Attack' - By Other Christians
A long-running legal battle between Anglicans in Egypt and a separate denomination, the Evangelical Church Association (ECA) has culminated with a court decision that could see the Anglicans' separate legal identity vanish.