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God and independence: How churches on both sides of the border are preparing for the result
Christians on both sides of the border are praying for unity as Scots as they head to the polls.

Cause celebs: Ten Hollywood A listers who are trying to change the world
Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest Hollywood A-lister to be made a United Nations messenger of peace. He's in good company.

Voting habits: Why Joe Biden has made friends with a group of nuns
Vice-president Joe Biden yesterday made an impromptu trip to support a group of nuns who are running a campaign to increase voter turnout.

Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace
Despite guidance from church leaders on changing church practices in light of the Ebola risk, some churches continue to drink from the same Communion cup.
Child abuse investigation into Frank Houston, father of Hillsong lead pastor Brian Houston
Child abuse allegations against Frank Houston are to be investigated by a national inquiry.

Christian cage fighting film pitches 'pastor vs pastor'
New US documentary shows cage-fighting pastors competing against each other in the ring.
Bill Maher is a Christian pretending to be an atheist in latest 'Funny or Die' skit [VIDEO]
In the spoof, the atheist comedian jests that he is really a Christian who prays and had a conversation with Jesus Christ as a young man.
Family see Jesus and the cross in a fallen tree: 'Some people say I'm nuts'
The Gillard family in Liberty, Texas, say they can see the face of Jesus and even the crown of thorns in a fallen oak

Black Jesus: Christian rapper Tedashii is relaxed about the controversial comedy
Adult Swim's Black Jesus smokes pot, drinks and swears but he also has a heart of gold

What will happen if Scotland votes 'Yes'?
We round up the predicted outcomes of a 'Yes' vote in Thursday's referendum, from the apocalyptic to the quite mundane.

Should 'Nazi church' linked to Hitler's rise to power be rebuilt?
A church linked to Adolf Hitler and his rise to power may be reconstructed, sparking debate about the importance of commemorating Germany's past.

Atheist writer Sam Harris faces backlash over 'estrogen vibe' comments
Feminists have criticised comments from atheist Sam Harris, who said the reason more women don't buy his books is due to an 'Estrogen Vibe'.

Headteacher who turned around failing school will be replaced because he's not a Catholic
Parents are reported to be angry that a successful headteacher who turned round a failing Catholic primary school will not be allowed to stay in his post, because he is not a Catholic.

'Euthanasia has become fashionable': Ethics expert on the right to die
A landmark ruling in Belgium has seen prisoner Frank Van Den Bleeken â who is serving a life sentence for rape and murder â win the 'right-to-die'.

Poem suggests Bono came to faith at a Billy Graham crusade
A poem written by U2 frontman Bono was released to coincide with U2's new album release.

Iraq: Kurdish forces take back Christian villages from ISIS
US air strikes credited with helping the Kurdish peshmerga to regain seven villages between Mosul and Erbil.