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Authentic Freedom is Bound by Moral Truth
Authentic freedom is rooted in moral truth, as illustrated by thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle, as well as teachings in the Bible. The prevalent libertarian notion of freedom, characterized as freedom of indifference, is a distortion that reduces choice to mere yes or no, undermining the true essence of freedom. This misinterpretation has permeated political thinking, leading to a rejection of genuine freedom, which is intrinsically linked to moral values. A clear distinction must be made between this distorted view and what constitutes authentic conservatism, which should uphold moral truth as foundational to freedom.