Secular conservatism
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Secular conservatism is a type of conservatism that is indifferent to religion, or believes strongly in a separation of church and state
, but is otherwise identified with conservatism
. Examples of secular conservatives in the United States include Barry Goldwater
and Heather Mac Donald
.
Separation of church and state
The concept of the separation of church and state refers to the distance in the relationship between organized religion and the nation state....
, but is otherwise identified with conservatism
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
. Examples of secular conservatives in the United States include Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater
Barry Morris Goldwater was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 election. An articulate and charismatic figure during the first half of the 1960s, he was known as "Mr...
and Heather Mac Donald
Heather Mac Donald
Heather Lynn Mac Donald is an American political commentator and thinker notable for her advocacy of secular conservatism. She has advocated her positions on numerous subjects including crime prevention, immigration reform, academia, the art world, and politics. She is a prolific essayist...
.