Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government can together be called freedom of expression. How does freedom of expression protect individual liberty?

It keeps people from complaining about violations of their rights.

It protects rights by creating a society where other rights are not in danger.

It helps control the government by allowing people to disagree, protest, or ask for change.

It keeps the government from controlling who people meet with and what they think or say.

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.