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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> | + | 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 |
| | + | * 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: | + | [[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: |
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| | *[[Phyllis Schlafly]] | | *[[Phyllis Schlafly]] |