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As the UK urges the Taliban to guarantee a safe passage for those who want to leave Afghanistan beyond the 31 August deadline, there have been calls in the US to prioritise the resettlement of members of minority religious groups at risk of persecution. This week, William Crawley explores the situation on the ground for minority Christians and Hazara Shia Muslims.

Ireland has long been regarded as the land of saints and scholars. Yet, despite Christianity\\u2019s long dominance on the Island of Ireland, it\\u2019s decline over recent years has been rapid. History professor Crawford Gribben tells the story in his new book, \\u2018The Rise and Fall of Christian Ireland\\u2019.

George Harrison\\u2019s \\u2018My Sweet Lord\\u2019 was instrumental in popularising the Hindu divine form of Krishna in the West. Half a century on, we report on how Krishna found a place on George Harrison\\u2019s biggest hit and how the former Beatle\\u2019s legacy endures among the UK\\u2019s Hare Krishna movement and beyond.

University can be a time when personal beliefs are challenged, changed or super-charged. As students prepare for the start of a new academic year, we bring together two undergraduates - both Christians - to explore the impact of new-found freedom on faith.

Producers: Dan Tierney and Alistair Kleebaur.

Editor: Helen Grady.