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What does it mean?
Freedom is described as a divine right granted to all people.
In plain terms
God gave freedom to everyone.
What can you take from it?
Treat freedom as a sacred right.

Where it applies

  • religious speech
  • political manifesto
  • advocacy

Putting it to work

  • writing constitution
  • giving speech
  • teaching

Questions to consider

  • Is freedom a right or a gift?
  • How does faith influence politics?

Another view

It relies on religious belief which may not be universal.

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