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'''Liberal''' is a term used to describe a person who generally is left-wing in their attitudes  towards the government, establishment, and many other laws. The term was first used in reference to a political opinion c. 1801 A.D., in the aftermath of the French Revolution, when it meant "tending in favor of freedom and democracy"—at that time the liberal party was the party of individual political freedoms.  <ref>Etymology [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=liberal]</ref>

'''Liberal''' is a term used to describe a person who generally is left-wing in their attitudes  towards the government, establishment, and many other laws. The term was first used in reference to a political opinion c. 1801 A.D., in the aftermath of the French Revolution, when it meant "tending in favor of freedom and democracy"—at that time the liberal party was the party of individual political freedoms.  <ref>Etymology [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=liberal]</ref>

"Liberal" today means the disfavoring of individual responsibility in favor of collectivism or egalitarianism.  Liberals tend to prefer equality in result rather than increased opportunities that can result in unequal results.

"Liberalism" today means the favoring of collectivism or egalitarianism over individual responsibility.  Liberals tend to prefer equality in result rather than increased opportunities that can result in unequal results.

The term "liberal" is used often in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Some examples of liberal beliefs include:

The term "liberal" is used often in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Some examples of liberal beliefs include:

* gun control

* gun control

* taxpayer funding of abortion

* taxpayer funding of abortion and drug-abuse care

* prohibiting prayer in school

* prohibiting prayer in school

* equal rights for men and women

* equal rights for men and women