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Conservative Christianity

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Conservative Christianity, also known as conservative theology, theological conservatism, traditional Christianity,[1][2] or biblical orthodoxy[3] is a grouping of overlapping and denominationally diverse theological movements within Christianity that seeks to retain the orthodox and long-standing traditions and beliefs of Christianity. It is contrasted with Liberal Christianity and Progressive Christianity, which are seen as heretical heterodoxies by theological conservatives.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Conservative Christianity should not be mistaken as being necessarily synonymous with political conservatism, nor the Christian right, which is a political movement of Christians that support politically conservative ideologies and policies within the realm of