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| − | A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue. He or she may agree with the statement in George Washington's [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" to political prosperity.<ref>[http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm United States Department of State] George Washington, farewell address, 1796</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]]. In addition, Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary has the following definition of conservative: "tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : TRADITIONAL" <ref>http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/conservative</ref> Therefore, a [[Conservative Christianity|conservative Christian]] would be one that tends to adhere to the doctrines of the early Christianity and [[Judeo-Christian]] values. | + | A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue. A conservative would likely agree with the statement in George Washington's [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" to political prosperity.<ref>[http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm United States Department of State] George Washington, farewell address, 1796</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]].<ref>In addition, Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary has the following definition of conservative: "tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : TRADITIONAL"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/conservative] Therefore, a conservative Christian would be one that tends to adhere to the doctrines of the early Christianity and [[Judeo-Christian]] values.</ref> |
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| | == Conservatives in the United States == | | == Conservatives in the United States == |
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| − | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to [[limited government]], public morality and free enterprise. Specifically, conservatives tend to adhere to the following principles: | + | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by adherence to limited government, public morality and free enterprise. Specifically, conservatives tend to adhere to the following principles: |
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| | * A strong national defense | | * A strong national defense |
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| | == Conservative Magazines and Blogs == | | == Conservative Magazines and Blogs == |
| − | Two well known conservative magazines in the United States are [[The Weekly Standard]] and the [[National Review]]. | + | Two well known conservative magazines in the United States are The Weekly Standard and the [[National Review]]. |
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| − | Some of the more notable [[Conservative political blogs|conservative political blogs]] are [[Power Line (blog)|Power Line]], [[Captains Quarters (blog)|Captain's Quarters]], the blog of [[Michelle Malkin]], [[Newbusters]], the [[Heritage Policy Weblog]], and the [[Conservative Caucus]] blog. | + | Some of the more notable [[Conservative political blogs|conservative political blogs]] are Power Line, Captain's Quarters, the blog of [[Michelle Malkin]], Newbusters, the Heritage Policy Weblog, and the Conservative Caucus blog. |
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| | == Neoconservatives == | | == Neoconservatives == |