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  'Nones' are now the biggest religious group in the US - with families torn on priorities

  A new survey has found that 'nones' – the religiously unaffiliated, including atheists – are now the largest religious group in the US.

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  Judging Jericho: What should Christians do with the Bible's God-ordained violence?

  The violent tale of Joshua and Israel's destruction of Joshua can be a deeply troubling one. What should Christians make of it today?

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  For God and country: What do the US military think of Christians, the Bible and America's 'moral decline'?

  A new survey has polled the views of American military members on Christian faith and the Bible. Most military members have a 'very positive' view of believers, and say that American morality is in decline, while nearly half believe Bible doesn't have enough influence on society.

• 'Guacamelee 2' update: New abilities include 'Chicken Shot' and 'Eagle Boost'

  Set seven years after the events of the first game, players will again control the luchador/farmer "Juan Aquate" as he attempts to save the universe once again.

• 'Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris' first livestream details major features about expansion

  On Nov. 1st, Bungie has finally given extensive details about its first major DLC expansion to "Destiny 2." Called "Curse of Osiris," major details were revealed in the first livestream held by game developer Bungie on its official Twitch channel.

• 'Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire' releases new gameplay trailer

  Obsidian Entertainment, developer of the award-winning role-playing game "Pillars of Eternity" recently released a new trailer that teases the gameplay of "Pillars of Eternity: Deadfire," the sequel to "Pillars of Eternity". The sequel is a result of a crowdfunding campaign last January in Fig.

• New 'Kick-Ass' comic on the way; latest superhero character revealed

  Mark Millar, creator of the popular comic, "Kick-Ass," has recently announced that he will continue the "Kick-Ass" comic saga. But this time, a new superhero character will be introduced.

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  Pope Francis condemns 'perverse' climate change deniers

  Pope Francis condemned the 'perverse attitudes' of climate change deniers and sceptics in an address to world leaders yesterday, in what may be taken as an implicit attack on the leadership of Donald Trump.

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  Robert Mugabe makes first public appearance as military insist 'no going back'

  Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance after a military take over on Wednesday appeared to be aimed at ending his 37-year rule.

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  Pro-ISIS group vows 'Christmas blood' inciting Vatican terror attack

  Online propaganda from a pro-ISIS channel has threatened a Christmas terrorist attack against the Vatican, with a poster inciting 'Christmas blood'.

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  'Amazing grace': Family that lost 9 in Sutherland Springs shooting encourages forgiveness at tearful funeral

  A family that lost members of three generations in the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church shooting earlier this month asked around 3,000 mourners at a funeral yesterday to reject anger and instead bask in the love showed by the victims.

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  Leonardo da Vinci's controversial painting of Christ sold for record figure of $450m

  A painting of Christ by Leonardo da Vinci has sold for a record-breaking figure of $450 million (£341 million) in New York.

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  'Pearl of Scotland': The nation-shaping Christian leadership of Saint Margaret

  Today is the feast day of a Hungarian princess-turned Queen of Scotland – Saint Margaret – who became not only a national treasure to Scots but a spiritual inspiration to Christians across the world.

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  Pope Francis gifted Lamborghini supercar – but gives it away to help Iraqi Christians

  Pope Francis has been gifted a bespoke Lamborghini supercar. The famously ascetic pontiff publicly blessed the car, but elected that it be auctioned off with the proceeds used to help Christian communities attempting to rebuild in the Middle East.

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  Zimbabwe on a knife edge: Catholic priest leads mediation between Robert Mugabe and military

  President Robert Mugabe is refusing to negotiate with a Catholic priest set up as a middle-man between him and military leaders, insisting he is Zimbabwe's sole legitimate leader.