| − | The '''War on Freedom''' refers to the decline in the level of individual [[freedom]], respect for [[natural law]] and [[unalienable rights]], and [[self-governance]] in [[The West|Western countries]]. This decline is advocated by [[liberal]]s,<ref>Gesiotto, Morgan (August 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/457957-democrats-want-to-chip-away-our-cherished-freedoms-and-liberties Democrats want to chip away our cherished freedoms and liberties]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref> along with some [[token conservative]]s affected by [[O’Sullivan’s First Law]], who instead advocate for [[socialism]], [[bureaucracy]], and the [[Nanny State]]. In some cases, the liberals also misdefine "freedom" to mean "anarchy", often pointing to the French Revolution and several lawless events during that time of the Reign of Terror as well as the September Massacres as focal points to what they defined as a "free society", advocating for that as well. | + | The '''War on Freedom''' refers to the decline in the level of individual [[freedom]], respect for [[natural law]] and [[unalienable rights]], and [[self-governance]] in [[The West|Western countries]]. This decline is accompanied by the decline in biblical values which affirm the importance of freedom.<ref>Behreandt, Dennis (January 3, 2020). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/34261-the-divine-message-of-freedom The Divine Message of Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2020.</ref> It is advocated by [[liberal]]s,<ref>Gesiotto, Morgan (August 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/457957-democrats-want-to-chip-away-our-cherished-freedoms-and-liberties Democrats want to chip away our cherished freedoms and liberties]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref> along with some [[token conservative]]s affected by [[O’Sullivan’s First Law]], who instead advocate for [[socialism]], [[bureaucracy]], and the [[Nanny State]]. In some cases, the liberals also misdefine "freedom" to mean "anarchy", often pointing to the French Revolution and several lawless events during that time of the Reign of Terror as well as the September Massacres as focal points to what they defined as a "free society", advocating for that as well. |
| | ==Natural law, unalienable rights, and the U.S. founding fathers== | | ==Natural law, unalienable rights, and the U.S. founding fathers== |