Freedom of conscience
Template:Short description Freedom of conscience is the freedom of an individual to act upon their moral beliefs.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In particular, it often refers to the freedom to not do something one is normally obliged, ordered or expected to do. An individual exercising this freedom may be called a conscientious objector.Template:Efn
The right to freedom of conscience is recognized by several international conventions, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is distinct from but closely related to freedom of thought, freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
See also
- Artistic freedom
- Autonomy
- Cognitive liberty
- Conscience clause (education)
- Conscience clause in medicine in the United States
- Conscientious objection to abortion
- Conscientious objection to military service
- Freethought
- Intellectual freedom
- Liberty
- Political freedom
- Prisoner of conscience
- Vaccine hesitancy and religion
- Vegan school meal
- Whistleblowing