Fred Jackson, Agape Press

A report indicates that the religious divide between Republicans and Democrats continues to grow. At the same time, many of the delegates to this week's Republican National Convention identify with President Bush's faith as well as his politics.

Melanie Hunter, CNS News

A Catholic group plans to ask the Internal Revenue Service to revoke the tax-exempt status of a Miami, Fla., church, where prominent Democrats helped turned the Sunday church service into what the South Florida Sun-Sentinel called a "political rally."

Mary Rettig, Agape Press

A group of New England churches are banding together for a second time to pray for revival and for the issues facing America.

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Patrick Goodenough, CNS News

Vietnam's communist government is introducing a new ordinance that claims to uphold citizens' rights to religious freedom, but critics -- including church leaders inside Vietnam -- say the authorities are, on the contrary, trying to restrict the freedom to worship.

Jenni Parker, Agape Press

With its August 31 video release and the introduction of some "Passion"-inspired music, the impact of producer-director Mel Gibson's international hit film "The Passion of the Christ" and its message is likely to expand even more.