Conservapedia facts for kids

Conservapedia is a special kind of website where people can write and edit articles, much like Wikipedia. It was started by a man named Andrew Schlafly. Conservapedia was created because its founders felt that Wikipedia had a "liberal" (or left-leaning) point of view.

Most of the articles on Conservapedia are about politics and religion. The website also offers free lessons and materials for students, including classes taught by Mr. Schlafly. All the articles are written from a conservative (or right-leaning) point of view, which is common in the Republican Party in the United States.

Conservapedia has different rules for its users compared to many other wikis. For example, people cannot edit articles at night in the U.S. This is to stop vandalism (people purposely messing up pages). Users also cannot upload pictures or do some other things without special permission. Only "Administrators" have the most power on the site. Users can earn more rights, like being able to block other users. As of August 2018, Conservapedia had over 47,000 articles.

What is Conservapedia's Story?

Conservapedia was started in 2006 by a lawyer named Andrew Schlafly. He believed that Wikipedia showed a "liberal bias" (a one-sided view). He decided to create Conservapedia with his homeschooled World History class. This happened after one of his students used "Common Era" dates instead of "Anno Domini" dates, which Mr. Schlafly preferred.

How Can You Edit Conservapedia?

Unlike Wikipedia, you cannot edit Conservapedia without creating an account. When you make an account, you should use part of your real name, like your first name and the first letter of your last name.

All edits must follow the website's conservative and Christian point of view. The "Administrators" are in charge of everything on the site. They have the final say on what gets published. Sometimes, people who disagree with Conservapedia's views try to mess up the pages. These people are called vandals. Also, some editors have been blocked for making small mistakes.

What is the Conservative Bible Project?

A part of Conservapedia is dedicated to something called the "Conservative Bible Project." In this project, editors change parts of the Bible. They do this to remove what they believe is "liberal bias" from newer versions of the Bible.

They say that some modern Bibles, like the New International Version, use language that is too "politically correct." Critics of this project believe it is not right to rewrite the Bible.

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  Conservapedia founder Andrew Schlafly in 2007

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In Spanish: Conservapedia para niños