I've read a fair share of articles about his rise and background and was left with the impression that he always has been rather religiously conservative. But m

I've read a fair share of articles about his rise and background and was left with the impression that he always has been rather religiously conservative. But maybe that's the wrong conclusion. On the other hand, how can you be sure? It is hard to know whether someone is a religious fanatic or just uses it as a tool.