[ansel12]

What I’ve seen also, however, is the definition of “conservative” become narrowed and exclusive. Conservatives used to champion individual freedom, fiscal responsibility and small government. What happened? Why do we have to pass some sort of religious litmus test now?

Conservative has always meant pro God along with the other things that you mention, they go hand in hand, don't try and pretend that it is new, it is just the opposite, the fifth column, anti-social conservative, "conservative" is the new phenomena.

[dbwz]

Conservative has always meant pro God along with the other things that you mention

Pro-God with "God" equaling higher power of your choice, or pro-God with specific guidelines?