DALLAS: Thought America's "generation gap" had narrowed? Think again.

According to a new report by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the gap on some issues has widened into a chasm, notably on issues related to gay rights and tolerance.

"Young people are more accepting of homosexuality and evolution than older people. They are also more comfortable with having a bigger government, and they are less concerned about Hollywood threatening their values," said the report, which was released yesterday.