Religious Conservatism

Definition

Religious conservatism refers to holding traditional religious beliefs and maintaining strict adherence to particular doctrines or rituals.

Analogy

Imagine you're following a recipe for your grandma's famous cookies. You don't want to change anything because you believe that her way is perfect - that's similar to religious conservatism where followers strictly adhere to traditional beliefs without wanting any changes.

Related terms

Orthodoxy: Adherence to accepted norms or creeds especially in religion; it’s like sticking strictly with grandma’s cookie recipe without any tweaks!

Fundamentalism: A form of religion that upholds belief in strict interpretation of scriptures; akin to believing only one type of cookie (the one mentioned in an old family cookbook) is valid and all other types are not real cookies.

Traditionalism: The upholding or maintenance of tradition, especially so as to resist change; it’s like insisting on using only traditional baking tools instead of modern appliances when making those cookies.