Philosophers are adults who persist in asking childish questions. - Isaiah Berlin

The fundamental sense of freedom is freedom from chains, from imprisonment, from enslavement by others. The rest is extension of this sense, or else metaphor.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

To confuse our own constructions and inventions with eternal laws or divine decrees is one of the most fatal delusions of men.