[+/-] Republican schism

Neo-christian rethuglican attempts to impose their will on the country aren't sitting well with religious people who don't share those extreme views:

Religious groups, including the National Council of Churches and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, plan to conduct a conference call with journalists on Friday to criticize Senator Frist's participation in the telecast.

The National Council of Churches is asking members to organize news conferences denouncing Dr. Frist.

Additionally, 406 clergy members signed a petition prepared by the Interfaith Alliance urging Frist "to defend the nation from efforts utilizing deception and fear-mongering to manipulate Americans of faith."