Its weird when ppl see liberalism in the sense of upholding freedom as the left imposing its views on the right hypocritically.
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It would be hypocritical to say 'You can't force me to be religious or conservative but I can force you to be atheist or left-wing.'
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By saying, 'I must respect your right to believe & live as you see fit but you must respect mine too' no factions are privileged.
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In this sense, neither left nor right, religious nor secular ppl own liberalism. Its exists independently & is opposed to authoritarianism.
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And if u consider it authoritarian to say 'If u force me to live according to your beliefs, you face legal consequences' I can't help you.
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The only alternative then is a system in which every1 can live as they wish & also force others to live their way. Then might wins out.
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When you say "liberalism" are you defending a classical liberal view? It's a term which is used very loosely these days
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Yes. I mean freedom & equal opportunity.
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Classical liberalism, with its call for a limited government, is generally considered to be on the right, in modern terms
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