Now you did it, you made me think. Conservatism is more a philosophy that a prescription. One of those points of philosophy is understanding the nature of man.
I did point to the nature of man in my prior post but it doesn’t give any hope does it?
So where is the hope? I am coming to the conclusion the hope is in the first few chapters of Revelation, go back to your first love, go back to the basics, go back to the beginning, because you are off target. (a paraphrase)
So how does that happen? I have a few thoughts but will entertain yours............................
I will post the TEN PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATISM here but I know few will read it, just like few actually read the Bible. http://www.kirkcenter.org/index.php/detail/ten-conservative-principles/
First, the conservative believes that there exists an enduring moral order.
Second, the conservative adheres to custom, convention, and continuity.
Third, conservatives believe in what may be called the principle of prescription.
Fourth, conservatives are guided by their principle of prudence.
Fifth, conservatives pay attention to the principle of variety.
Sixth, conservatives are chastened by their principle of imperfectability.
Seventh, conservatives are persuaded that freedom and property are closely linked.
Eighth, conservatives uphold voluntary community, quite as they oppose involuntary collectivism.
Ninth, the conservative perceives the need for prudent restraints upon power and upon human passions.
Tenth, the thinking conservative understands that permanence and change must be recognized and reconciled in a vigorous society.