Plus: Last-minute campaign efforts, the Episcopal Church's new female leader, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Death of self-styled autocrat gives hope to isolated Christians.

Worship music engages the eyes, not just the ears and tongues.

Cultural exegesis is a necessary skill in Christian life, says the editor of Everyday Theology.

As Christians mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, the president of Open Doors USA gives an update.

Post-assassination political fight puts the church at greater risk.

Name that nonprofit, Mike Huckabee's biblical blunder, and stem-cells make an organ.

An encyclopedic feud, sexing the seven deadly sins, and more.

PBS documentary, airing Wednesday night, explores the ancient city's rich history, but doesn't necessarily delve too deeply into its theological implications.

Romanian Baptists dissent over accepting government funds.

The congressman pleads for a passionate American commitment to international religious freedom.

Catching up with Burmese refugees in the U. S.; Also, a guide to Burma vs. Myanmar

Ushahidi.com is mapping out incidents of violence and calls for help.

Pew Forum asks whether evangelicals will flock to any particular candidate.

The international community failed to call Kazakhstan’s bluff on religious rights.

Alexy II, influential amid post-Soviet Christian resurgence, had a complicated relationship with the state and other Christian denominations.

A new book says Bush fired Rove in church.

Open Doors' World Watch List makes some changes in annual list of countries that violate Christians' rights, but North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iran stay at the top.

Threatened by persistent violence, Assyrian Christians in Iraq want to govern themselves.