“…The four dimensions of this model have been shown to relate to religious orientations in numerous studies that have examined the psychological profiles of clergy and congregations (Francis, Craig, et al, 2007;Francis et al, 2011;Francis et al, 2010;Francis & Village, 2015;Village, 2013), or individual beliefs, attitudes, and religious experiences (Francis & Village, 2017;Francis, Village, et al, 2007;Village, 2005Village, , 2010Village, , 2016. For the purposes of this paper it is relevant to point out studies that have shown connections between psychological preferences and preferences for traditional or conservative expressions of faith.…”