Philosophical - Theological Approach to Freedom

Freedom, in spite of misuses of it, can be regard as one of the concepts which is prevalent as a positive concept in different countries and cultures so that every one is attached to it, and is ready to bestow his most valuable capitals to gain it. Despite such a regard of affection for it, freedom as "free will" in human nature and as "human rights" in society is still in an annulation of ambiguity for thinkers of different domains. This paper, while relying on human intelligence as the reason of free will, considers intelligence as the shackle of human freedom. Based on this point and using a philosophical-theological approach, the paper is going to deal with free will in human nature as well as with freedom in society.