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Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace
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\'
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
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\'?
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?
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
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
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
'Euthanasia has become fashionable': Ethics expert on the right to die

A landmark ruling in Belgium has seen prisoner Frank Van Den Bleeken – who is serving a life sentence for rape and murder – win the 'right-to-die'.

Poem suggests Bono came to faith at a Billy Graham crusade
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
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.

Nick Jonas: \'My relationship with God is the most important thing\'
Nick Jonas: 'My relationship with God is the most important thing'

Pop star Nick Jonas has confessed that he no longer wears his purity ring, but his belief in God "is still very strong".

Pharrell Williams: It\'s \'incredibly arrogant\' not to believe in God
Pharrell Williams: It's 'incredibly arrogant' not to believe in God

US singer, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams has revealed that he believes in God, insisting that it's "incredibly arrogant" to think otherwise.

Christian men join Kurdish forces to fight IS
Christian men join Kurdish forces to fight IS

Christians in Kurdistan, northern Iraq are being called to join the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in fighting against the Islamic State.