Attaining Human Dignity by the Conscientious Use of Freedom
Christianity understands freedom not as the freedom to do whatever one chooses, but rather as the freedom to do what is morally right. Freedom is to take responsibility for ones actions, hence the goal of human freedom is to live righteously and thus attain the fullness of his dignity.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Facultatea de Stiinte Politice, SNSPA
2011-07-01
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Series: | Sfera Politicii |
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Online Access: | http://www.sferapoliticii.ro/sfera/161/art06-Tongeren.php |
Summary: | Christianity understands freedom not as the freedom to do whatever one chooses, but rather as the freedom to do what is morally right. Freedom is to take responsibility for ones actions, hence the goal of human freedom is to live righteously and thus attain the fullness of his dignity. |
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ISSN: | 1221-6720 |