The Evolution of Religious Freedom Advocacy in Conservative Christian Politics: An Analysis of RFRAs and Legal Precedents

• In Event: Postwar Conservatism and the Constitution

Brief Overview

This paper constructs the evolution of conservative Christian support for religious freedom law and legislation, specifically RFRAs and Oregon v. Smith. It considers the “framing” of religious freedom advocacy, as well as direct advocacy efforts.

Author

• Andrew Ryan Lewis, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus