theocon

/ˈθiːəʊˌkɒn/

noun

(US) a person with conservative views who believes that religion, esp Christianity, should be the dominant influence in government policy

Word Origin

C21: from theo- + con(servative), modelled on neo-con

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With this act and Gingrich's subsequent conversion, Hudson said Gingrich has ratified his devotion to the “theocon” agenda.

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