Freedom of conscience is the freedom of an individual to act upon their moral beliefs.
[1] 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.
[a] 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.
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