Christian groups find common political ground

Protestants from evangelical and mainline churches - long at oddsover everything from interpretation of the Bible to abortion - arefinding common ground on an increasing number of political issueslike the environment, torture and poverty.

Though serious theological differences remain, the strategy of"cooperation without compromise" could have significant politicalimpact. The two groups form the majority of religious believers inAmerica.

In West Virginia, an alliance between mainline Protestants andevangelical Christians has sprung up in opposition to a proposal toallow casino-style table games at racetracks in the state.

Mainline pastors like the Rev. Dennis …