Mark Woods

Egyptian Archbishop Says He Wants To \'Weep As Jesus Did\' Over Gay Marriage
Egyptian Archbishop Says He Wants To 'Weep As Jesus Did' Over Gay Marriage

Mouneer Anis said western liberals undermine the Scripture and the traditions of the church in redefining the definition of marriage.

Estonian Christians Angry About Artwork Telling Visitors To Kick Virgin Mary
Estonian Christians Angry About Artwork Telling Visitors To Kick Virgin Mary

The opening of Estonia's new National Museum has been overshadowed by protests from Church leaders and politicians over an exhibit they say mocks religion.

My Cross Campaign: Swedish Priests Are Crowdfunding Book For Persecuted Christians
My Cross Campaign: Swedish Priests Are Crowdfunding Book For Persecuted Christians

The founders of Sweden's Mitt Kors movement aimed at supporting persecuted Christians are to publish a book of the pictures and stories generated by their campaign.

Out Of Your Depth? This Is The Bible Story You Need To Read
Out Of Your Depth? This Is The Bible Story You Need To Read

Even for experienced Galilee fishermen, a sudden tempest could be a terrifying experience. Jesus not only calms the storm, he calms the disciples, too.

Why A Zombie Invasion Is More Likely Than A Religious Apocalypse
Why A Zombie Invasion Is More Likely Than A Religious Apocalypse

Between the solar flare and the I, Robot scenario, there's another: eight per cent of the population believe human beings will be wiped out by a "religious apocalypse".

What The Pope Really Thinks About Transgender People
What The Pope Really Thinks About Transgender People

Pope Francis was on his way back from Azerbaijan yesterday and had just taken a question from a journalist on the papal plane.

\'No More Violence In God\'s Name\': At A Mosque, Pope Makes Passionate Plea For Peace
'No More Violence In God's Name': At A Mosque, Pope Makes Passionate Plea For Peace

God should never be used to justify fundamentalism, said Pope Francis on his visit to the mainly Muslim country of Azerbaijan yesterday.

US Missionary To Russia Loses Appeal Against Conviction For Evangelising
US Missionary To Russia Loses Appeal Against Conviction For Evangelising

The American missionary who has become one of the first victims of the country's clampdown on religion has lost an appeal against his conviction.

Priest Kidnapped In Nigeria Has Been Released
Priest Kidnapped In Nigeria Has Been Released

The senior Nigerian priest kidnapped earlier this week, allegedly by Fulani herdsmen, has been released.

Pope Walks A Diplomatic Tightrope In Orthodox Georgia
Pope Walks A Diplomatic Tightrope In Orthodox Georgia

Francis measured his words carefully, in an apparent attempt not to hurt the Vatican's increasingly warm ties with the Kremlin-backed Russian Orthodox Church.

Evolution: Solid Science Or A Compromise With Paganism?
Evolution: Solid Science Or A Compromise With Paganism?

Ken Ham said Christians who accept evolution and the idea that the Earth is millions of years old are following "the pagan religion of this age", which is an "attempt to explain life without God".

My Cross: Is Sweden\'s Church Failing To Stand Up For Persecuted Christians?
My Cross: Is Sweden's Church Failing To Stand Up For Persecuted Christians?

The Mitt Kors (My Cross) movement took off and has now grown to 10,500 members.

\'Priests Are An Endangered Species\' In Nigeria: One Kidnapped, Two Shot
'Priests Are An Endangered Species' In Nigeria: One Kidnapped, Two Shot

A senior Nigerian priest has been kidnapped by Muslim Fulani herdsman after they stopped the car in which he was travelling.

Does Friday\'s Black Moon Foretell The End Of The World?
Does Friday's Black Moon Foretell The End Of The World?

Many conservative Christians are deeply opposed to astrology, for very good reasons, but get terribly excited about astronomical phenomena that seem to tie in with biblical prophecy.

Singapore Sends Teen Blogger Back To Jail For Criticising Religion
Singapore Sends Teen Blogger Back To Jail For Criticising Religion

Yee pleaded guilty to six charges of deliberately posting comments on the internet in videos, blog posts and a picture that were critical of Christianity and Islam.

Why I\'m Glad To Be A Christian Extremist
Why I'm Glad To Be A Christian Extremist

"Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go," said a would-be disciple to Jesus (Matthew 8:19). That's a good offer, you'd think, but Jesus discourages him.