Dennis Prager: The 3 Core Beliefs That Define Conservatism

The American Trinity

• 🇺🇸 Prager defines the "American Trinity" as the three core tenets found on American currency: "In God We Trust," "E Pluribus Unum" (From Many, One), and "Liberty."
• 🔑 Affirming these three principles is presented as the defining characteristic of a conservative.

Rejection of "From Many, One"

• 🎯 The left is seen as rejecting "E Pluribus Unum," preferring a focus on "from many, many" which emphasizes separate nationalities or ethnicities over a unified American identity.
• 💬 This contrasts with the ideal of America as a melting pot, where individuals honor their heritage but join a common American identity.

The Importance of Liberty and Morality

• ⚖️ Liberty is identified as another core principle that has been rejected by the left.
• 💡 Conservatism judges actions and ideas based on morality, rather than solely on national identity.

Outliers and Progress

• ✨ Prager posits that all good achievements have been accomplished by outliers, though not all outliers are good.