"Religious conservatism" refers to a set of beliefs and practices that promote traditional and conservative views within a religious context. It involves adhering to established religious principles, opposing or being cautious towards social changes, and supporting traditional values.
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«religious»
«conservatism»
Sentences with «religious conservatism»
- While the Walliyulla school gravitated more and more toward religious conservatism in sharp contrast to its original stand — largely because of its anti-Western bias — and soon became merged in the general Muslim conservatism, a pro-Western group of Muslims was taking shape under the leadership of Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan. (religion-online.org)
- Or perhaps the close association of the Bush presidency with religious conservatism meant that as his popularity declined so did that of his allies. (firstthings.com)
- But change must start with a theological identity for religious conservatism. (firstthings.com)
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