What is another word for freedom of conscience?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈiːdəm ɒv kˈɒnʃəns] (IPA)

The phrase 'freedom of conscience' refers to the idea that an individual has the right to believe and express their opinions without fear of persecution or coercion. There are several synonyms for this term, each with its unique connotations. 'Religious freedom' is often used to describe the protection of a person's religious beliefs and practices. 'Freedom of thought' refers to the ability to hold and express one's views without restraint, while 'freedom of expression' refers broadly to the right to express oneself through any medium. Other related concepts include 'liberty of conscience' and 'freedom of belief.' Ultimately, these terms all point towards the importance of protecting an individual's right to hold and express their personal beliefs.

What are the hypernyms for Freedom of conscience?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    civil, free will, liberty, religious liberty, POLITICAL RIGHTS, individual autonomy, inherent rights, right to freedom.

Famous quotes with Freedom of conscience

  • In our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either.
    Mark Twain
  • It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.
    Mark Twain
  • It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either.
    Mark Twain
  • It is not true that democracy will always safeguard freedom of conscience better than autocracy. Witness the most famous of all trials. Pilate was, from the standpoint of the Jews, certainly the representative of autocracy. Yet he tried to protect freedom. And he yielded to a democracy.
    Joseph Schumpeter
  • If the Pilgrims were looking for freedom of conscience, they came to just the right place. In America, everybody's conscience is unusually free.
    Will Cuppy

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