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A '''conservative''' adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral values, agreeing with [[George W. Bush]]'s [[Farewell Address]] that "human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully" with 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>
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>
Former President [[Ronald Reagan]] said:
Former President [[Ronald Reagan]] said:
[[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.]]
The ''sine qua non'' of a conservative is someone who rises above his personal self-interest and promotes moral and economic values beneficial to all. Alternatively, a conservative is willing to change and distort the morality of the Bible for the benefit of the well endowed. Specifically, conservatives seek or support:
The ''sine qua non'' of a conservative is someone who rises above his personal self-interest and promotes moral and economic values beneficial to all. Alternatively, a conservative is willing to learn and advocate the insights of economics and the morality of the Bible for the benefit of all. Specifically, conservatives seek or support:
* [[Classroom prayer]]
* [[Classroom prayer]]
* The death penalty
* The death penalty
* Parental control of education
* Parental control of education
* Private medical care and retirement plans
* Private medical care and retirement plans
* Canceling failed social support programs
* Canceling failed social support programs
* Enforcement of current laws regarding immigration
* Enforcement of current laws regarding immigration
* Respect for our military ... past and present
* Respect for our military ... past and present
* Rejection of [[junk science]] such as [[evolutionism]] and [[global warming]] and all science that might cost money to adhere to
* Rejection of [[junk science]] such as [[evolutionism]] and [[global warming]]
* Low taxes, especially for white, conservative families
* Low taxes, especially for families
* Federalism (less power for the federal government and more for local and state governments)
* Federalism (less power for the federal government and more for local and state governments)
* A strong national defense
* A strong national defense