Republican Party factions and the Hobby Lobby decision

… Cases like the Hobby Lobby contraception case bring a new frame to social issues. Instead of using a culture war frame, as in the 1980s and 1990s, or the idea of returning to traditional values, these debates cast social issues in terms of religious liberty. (Obviously, there are also some counter-frames on the left.) This new frame forms provides a philosophical link between libertarians and social conservatives. In other words, social conservatives may not be invested in individual liberty for its own sake, but will gravitate to the cause as it relates to religious practice. Similarly, ideological libertarians may or may not care about IUDs or gay Scout masters, but they dislike the idea of the government compelling groups or businesses to do something that violates their beliefs. CONT.

Julia Azari (Marquette), Mischiefs of Faction

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