| − | A '''conservative''' is a person who seeks to keep the status quo, no matter what. This includes keeping to backwards science like [[Intelligent Design]], racial barriers up (conservatives in the south the primary reason why Civil Rights took so long to take hold), who reject basic criticism or science, and who don't support the seperation of church and state and try to thrust their beliefs on people, no matter how immoral, wrong, or just plain stupid.</ref> | + | A '''conservative''' adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral values, agreeing with [[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><ref>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> |
| | [[Image:Aaag.jpg|thumb|Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is the epitome of American conservatism.]] | | [[Image:Aaag.jpg|thumb|Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is the epitome of American conservatism.]] |