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Independence for Shetland and the islands of Scotland? Not just yet, say locals

Residents of three groups of Scottish islands are submitting a petition to Holyrood calling for a vote on their political future in the wake of possible Scottish independence.

Tim Tebow: 'I'll probably adopt'

Former pro American footballer Tim Tebow has spoken out in favour of adoption, admitting that he'd like to add to his own family one day.

Lady Gaga features resurrected Jesus, Gandhi and Michael Jackson

Lady Gaga's latest video features a resurrected Jesus, Michael Jackson and Gandhi along with bizarre spiritual imagery.

Supreme Court judge calls for 'reasonable accommodation' of Christian beliefs

Britain's second most senior judge has spoken of the need for more respect of Christian beliefs in the UK legal system

Why getting ahead is harder for Christians in Pakistan

Christians are behind many of the great educational institutions in Pakistan, yet so many of the minority community are themselves uneducated.

Worship Central record third live album

Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon and Luke and Anna Hellebronth led those gathered in 15 songs at Hillsong's Warehouse in South Bermondsay, London.

What did Shakespeare think about religion?

Peter Kaufman, professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the University of Richmond, and author of "Religion Around Shakespeare" considers some of the evidence for Shakespeare's own religious convictions.

Jonathan Lamb becomes CEO of Keswick Ministries

Langham Preaching's Jonathan Lamb says he hopes to expand Keswick's teaching and training ministries when he becomes CEO in May

Being a prophetic church

New resource explains the theology of campaigning for justice

Church opens up discussion on vision and strategy for growth

The Church in Wales is inviting members to share their thoughts on where it should be going and what its priorities should be for the coming years.

Abseiling to work on York Minster [PHOTO]

Abseiling conservationists could be seen hard at work on the side of York Minster last week.

Christian converts in Laos told to leave faith or face expulsion

More than two dozen Christian converts in a village in southern Laos could be expelled for their faith if government officials fail to keep local authorities from violating their constitutional rights, according to an advocacy group

Displaced families in Crimea receive aid

Hundreds of poverty-stricken and displaced families in Crimea are to receive emergency help from Aid to the Church in Need.

Pope tells mafia to repent or face hell

The Pope has chided the mafia for committing acts of evil and chasing after earthly power and wealth.

Elaine, Alice, Linda and other names you won't be able to call your kid in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has drawn up a list of 50 names banned for being too offensive to religious sensibilities or too foreign.

The horrible truth about child trafficking in the UK

New Chair of Love146 Tania Bright-Cook talks about human trafficking and exploitation in the UK, and why 2014 is a key year in eradicating modern day slavery.