The philosophy of liberty and freedom should be self evident regardless of religion, nationality, or otherwise. It is very simple.

I was born into this life without choice. This is my one life. By what right do other men rule over me, if I have not given them that authority? And, Jimi Hendrix said it eloqunetly - “I'm the one that has to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to”