You know what kind of "freedom" he is talking about here. The freedom for people to indulge every glandular urge without being reminded of the short and long term consequences. Some freedom.
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."...quote from Jesus Christ. The truth that Jesus speaks of here is that sin itself is what enslaves people. Following Jesus does not mean enslaving yourself to a man-made institution. If you believe that God is the creator then you must acknowledge that he knows what is best for his creation. Trying to live apart from God is like pouring orange juice into your gas tank.
And God does not want "religion" as it is designed and organized by men. He wants relationship. The fellowship of like-minded believers is the church. A high degree of organization has some benefits for outreach and service, but it has a lot of dangers too.
. . .yes, a freedom that in reality is an enslavement to ones senses. Also, that kind of 'freedom'; is a choice; you are free to join a Church or not; to live by a 'faith' or not. . .
OTOH. . .the reality of enslavement ie totalitarian enslavement to a religion or political idiology does not seem relevant here. . .
Amazing the delusions these Libs live with. . .I mean just for starters; who do they think invented the great mind/social control of political correctness?