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A "conservative" is one of a political mindset that is typically Bible-centric. A common misconception about conservatives is that they're close minded, but this is not true of all conservatives (see Conservapedia's definition of [liberal] for proof). </ref>
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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.]]
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* Prohibition of [[abortion]]
 
* Prohibition of [[abortion]]
 
* Traditional marriage, not same-sex marriage
 
* Traditional marriage, not same-sex marriage
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* Respect for differences between men and women, boys and girls
 
* Laws against pornography
 
* Laws against pornography
 
* The [[Second Amendment]] right to keep and bear arms
 
* The [[Second Amendment]] right to keep and bear arms
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*The 104th Congress (elected in 1994)
 
*The 104th Congress (elected in 1994)
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[[Movement conservatives]] are those who accept the logic of conservatism across-the-board. Movement conservative thinkers include:
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[[Movement conservatives]] are those who accept the logic of conservatism across-the-board, and stand up for its powerful principles despite [[liberal]] hatred and baseless ridicule. Movement conservative thinkers include:
    
*[[Phyllis Schlafly]]
 
*[[Phyllis Schlafly]]
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