Such predictions are not easy, particularly because the Pope's recent appointments, although usually Vatican loyalists and theological conservatives, show important differences in style and temperament.

More theological conservatives also questioned the plan.

In recent times, tensions between theological conservatives and progressives find expression in debates over women's ordination and homosexuality within the church.

The signatories included moderates and even a few theological conservatives whose names are not often seen on such documents.

Or making the point that even many theological conservatives understand the Bible metaphorically?

Pollsters say Democrats might well find fertile ground among theological conservatives, if the party could get around those divisive social issues and its secular reputation.

He writes that theological conservatives maintain God's grace is necessary for salvation.

Dr. Oden, like several other theological conservatives, said it was "far more important than the homosexual issue."

By the late 1910s, theological conservatives rallying around the Five Fundamentals came to be known as "fundamentalists".

Fourth, there is no evidence of an anti-poor mentality, as measured by reported giving, among political and theological conservatives.