Most conservative religion?

Question

What religion do you believe is the most "conservative"? Catholic, Evangelical, etc...

Answer 1

In it's purest forms, probably Orthodox Jewish followed very closely by traditional Muslims. Traditional Jews and Muslims have lots of strict and explicit moral, social, and religious laws they have to follow. They also have certain ways of dressing, extensive dietary laws, mandatory ritual baths, and many other things. The only reason that I put Frum Jews above the Muslims is because it goes as far as to regulate HOW a married couple can have sex and a few other things that Islam doesn't really have.

Christianity doesn't really come into play for me because they don't have to do any of that stuff. The only mandatory action is church on Sundays. The only exception are the Amish or Mennonites, and they are a very small minority.

Answer 2

Many of the more conservative fundementalist sects of Islam win this prize.
While the Amish certainly come close with trying to live life like they're in the 1850's, some sects like Wahabism want to live life like they're in the 600's! Sharia law (law based on the literal laws of the Koran) is a big thing with these folks.
As a disturbing note the USA often backs governments (like Saudi Arabia) that fund these movements.

Answer 3

ISLAM. Specifically the radical fundamentalist branches, including wahhabism.

C'mon, do you see any Christian groups slaughtering non-believers and homosexuals, issuing fatwas against controversial intellectuals, making belief compulsory by death, or forcing women to wear tents in desert heat?

Not that I agree with either. There is hate and ignorance on both sides. That includes the fundamentalist branches of Christianity, which reject scientific theories about our world. But Islam still has groups on the same doctrinal lines as the dark ages and many have the delusion of killing opponents for martyrdom, unlike most moderate/liberal Muslims and Christians today.

Answer 4

I would say that Southern Baptism is the most conservative mostly because of its intolerance of not only other religions, but just new ideas or any kind of theological debate. They wont even talk to me because I wore a utilikilt to mass once. How stiff can you get?

Answer 5

If you are referring to politics, I would say Evangelical. If you are referring to the way Scriptures are interpreted, I would have to say specifically Baptist. Although, I do find a lot of what is commonly labeled "liberal theology" is a better example of genuine Scripture interpretation than many "conservative" groups.

Answer 6

Muslims

Answer 7

I'd say Muslim, but of the Chrsitian denominations, I'd say a toss up between Mormon and Southern Baptist. Actually it would probably be the Amish...whatever denomination they are. I know they're Christian, but I don't know what denomination they are, if any.

Answer 8

Orthodox Judaism is pretty conservative.

Answer 9

I think Time or Newsweek magazine has them rated...
Islamic Muslim
Roman Catholic
Southern Baptist

Answer 10

Islam and Hinduism