Freedom of conscience
Template:Short description Freedom of conscience is the freedom of an individual to act upon their moral beliefs.[1] In particular, it often refers to the freedom to not do something one is normally obliged, ordered or expected to do. An individual exercising this freedom may be called a conscientious objector.[a]
The right to freedom of conscience is recognized by several international conventions, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights.[2] It is distinct from but closely related to freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
See also
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- Artistic freedom
- Autonomy
- Cognitive liberty
- Conscience clause (education)
- Conscience clause in medicine in the United States
- Conscientious objection to abortion
- Conscientious objection to military service
- Freethought
- Intellectual freedom
- Liberty
- Political freedom
- Prisoner of conscience
- Vaccine hesitancy and religion
- Vegan school meal
- Whistleblowing
Notes
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- ^ The term "conscientious objector" often implies an objection to military service in particular.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.""Freedom of Conscience", Oxford English Dictionary". OED.com. Oxford University Press.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Freedom of Conscience Around the World" (PDF). European Parliament.
Bibliography
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Leonard M. Hammer (2017). The International Human Right to Freedom of Conscience. Routledge, Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781138734227.
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Jacelyn Maclure; Charles Taylor (2011). Secularism and Freedom of Conscience. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674058651.
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