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About Mark Woods
Rev Mark Woods is a Baptist minister and Managing Editor of Christian Today.
Mark Woods
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From Swarovski to sports: a bizarre Bible for every occasion
Forget the old NIV vs ESV debate, now it's all about whether you prefer Swarovski or camouflage...
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Hungry Britain: what you need to know, and what you can do about it
Earlier this year the Trussell Trust reported a 163 per cent increase in the number of people using its services. But is Britain really hungry, and getting hungrier? Rev Mark Woods unpacks the issues.
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Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama
The diplomatic stakes are just too high for a meeting at the moment, writes Mark Woods.
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The Rosetta mission and the meaning of life: What space discovery tells us about our place in the universe
The Rosetta mission to 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko is one of the pinnacles of modern scientific achievement. Scientist and theologian David Wilkinson explains its significance to Mark Woods.
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Apocalypse Soon: how End Times theology drives American evangelicals
You can't understand American evangelicalism without getting to grips with End Times theology, says Matthew Avery Sutton.
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Lesbian foot-washing gets Jamaica pastor in hot water
Father Sean Major-Campbell's innovation in an Advent service was a step too far for some in the congregation.
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10 scripture verses that aren't scripture verses
Barack Obama has come under fire for not knowing his Bible – but he's not the only one.
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India: Police investigate claims of forced conversions to Hinduism
A row has broken out in India's parliament over a conversion ceremony held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, writes Mark Woods.
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Demonic, The Hobbit? Russian Orthodox Church sees off 'evil' artwork
Plans for an art installation depicting the Eye of Sauron in Moscow have been withdrawn after the Church objected.
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Year in review: The biggest church stories of 2014
Mark Woods offers his take on some of the notable events of the last 12 months.
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Pope Francis: Don't proselytise, instead heal the sick and seek the lost
In a major newspaper interview, the Pope has called for clergy to reconnect with people.
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'Bible says homosexuality is capital crime': Arizona pastor who called for gays to be executed is unrepentant
Steven Anderson maintains position in TV interview, claims biblical warrant for hate speech.
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Christmas tree needles Israeli rabbi
Controversy erupts over Christian symbol in town square.
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Mars Hill leaders may face racketeering charges
Former deacon prepares lawsuit, alleges diversion of funds.
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Grand Imam condemns Islamic State ideology and 'barbaric crimes'
Intervention by a senior Muslim religious leader could have profound consequences, says bishop.
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