The outcome of his ongoing internal power struggle with the conservative clergy will probably determine whether his mandate is carried forward.

Those who opposed the book expressed particular concern about the appeal Lacunza's ideas exerted among the more conservative and active clergy.

The conservative clergy were vehemently opposed to the Family Protection Act and its goals.

He attended many meetings, and protected the College's curriculum from conservative clergy on the board.

All over Europe, inquisitive spirits found themselves in trouble with the conservative clergy.

Jeffress has further questioned the commitment of the conservative clergy to the preservation of traditional societal morality.

The content of these papers varied - some were extremely critical of the traditional religious hierarchy, while others sought to win over more conservative clergy.

Mr. Lusk says that the differing priorities of politically liberal and conservative clergy members do not have to fracture the black community.

His presidency was soon marked by tensions between the reform-minded government and an increasingly conservative and vocal clergy.

They do hold elections, but candidates have to be endorsed by the conservative clergy, so dissenters are by definition excluded.