Is it really religious freedom if your choices are turn or burn?

My last question asked if the Bible endorsed religious freedom. Several people said that it does because God gives you a choice between Heaven and Hell. Does this make sense to anyone? If a government said that you had the choice between practicing the state religion or be thrown in jail for the rest of your life is this freedom? Likewise, how does getting to choose between practicing one specific religion or be punished for eternity equal freedom?