In blocking federal funding for stem cell research, Bush sided with religious conservatives who argue that research on embryos destroys human life, albeit at its earliest stage of development.

尽管胚胎处于人类的早期阶段，但是布什和保守派人士仍认为胚胎的研究摧毁了生命，并阻止了联邦基金资助干细胞研究。

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But social and religious conservatives expressed fears that they might now be accused of a hate crime if they denounced homosexuality.

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Around the country, warlords with dubious pasts still hold power, and religious conservatives still wield influence.

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But religious conservatives resist root-and-branch reform of a sector they regard as one of their strongholds.

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Now Gingrich wants to be president and, according to polls, religious conservatives simply adore him.

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