Voluntaryism
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The principle of supporting a religious system and itsinstitutions by voluntary association and effort, rather than by theaid or patronage of the state.
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Voluntaryism is the belief that all interaction should be voluntary and, by necessity, free of external coercion. It is heavily related to te NAP due to it's rejection of initiating force against others while still allowing for defensive actions.
Another key aspect to voluntaryism is self ownership: each individual owns him/herself and is therefore responsible for their own actions. Furthermore, no person or group has any legitimate claim to excersizing control over, or otherwise placing restraints on, the actions of others so long as the person's actions do not violate the equal rights of others.
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A person who rejects the myth of authority. Some who who knows that all interactions between human beings should be voluntary without coercion of the state.
An anarchist
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