New document calls for allegiance higher than political party, nationality, or ideology.

But some international delegates oppose denomination's anti-homophobia push.

The liberal end of the Society of Friends has long had members who denied God's existence or Jesus' divinity. Now hundreds of pagans call Quakerism home.

Church court in October backed pastor who underwent sex change.

Duke sociologist says conservative Protestants save less and accumulate fewer assets.

Group wants "Seven Aphorisms" in park by Ten Commandments.

As casinos and lotteries spread, two-thirds of Americans join in.

"This church does not have consensus," committee says.

Pushed to the edge, 'Salt' of Salt-N-Pepa turned to Jesus; now the hip-hop duo is reconciling on VH1.

Those "in the name of the Creator, and of the Redeemer, and of the Sanctifier" are invalid.

More than a decade after its introduction, bill still has wide bipartisan support—and corporate criticism.

More than 30 Baptist groups, minus the Southern Baptist Convention, gather for the New Baptist Covenant Celebration.

Nearly 600 dead in clashes, and more than 250,000 ousted from homes.

Some churches debate the place for Kwanzaa.

Growth of megachurches has spawned an industry devoted to protecting and securing large congregations.

Dollar's ministry won't provide material voluntarily.

Philadelphia's liberal bishop accused of protecting abuser; Pittsburgh's conservative bishop warned against abandonment as diocese changes constitution.

But some say not all prostitutes are victims.

Communities are feeling the squeeze of rapid church growth.