in a recently asked question of mine, somone said taht to be "tolerant" is jsut beng to cowardly to take a stand on what you believe. who agrees with this? who doesn't? why?
again, don't be insulting or rude. this isn't a political debate.
2006-08-17 15:28:16 · 6 answers · asked by emwads 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
tolerant is not agreeing but not argueing. Its kinda like agreeing to disagree, but it doesnt mean they are allowed to step on your beliefs. You can be tolerant of gays but not allow them to go to a christian college. You can be tolerant of illegals and still report them when you find that their children are overrunning the schools. Tolerant doesnt mean that if the other person does something to effect you that you will do nothing.
2006-08-17 16:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by circusdejojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tolerance is important in a society with the amount of liberties and we have, and with such a diverse population. The problem is that nobody in this country has any tolerance anymore. Politics aside, as you suggest, this country is divided into groups which patrol the borders of their ideological grounds with strict vigilance in search of those who would dare to "cross the line". Everyone is offended these days. Movies are offensive to some groups, public holiday decorations are offensive, roadside memorials (for car accidents) have been challenged in court, let's not forget the never ending debate on what is racist or not over every conceivable issue, which clouds real debate on the issue. Tolerance is not cowardly. It is necessary to allow a diverse population such as ours to exist peacefully without us slicing each others throats over every slight, real or imagined.
2006-08-17 22:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly don't qualify as a coward. I will stand up for what I believe in regardless of the cost. But if I let the fellow next to me have his say regarding his faith or political persuasion, I am not diminished, and neither is my country. In fact, his being able to speak his peace is the very reason our country is great.
Now, I tell you what I will not tolerate. When the political-correctness police attempt to confine my or my neighbor's thoughts, words and deeds to a set agenda; no matter what that agenda is, and no matter how well-meaning it may be, I will make a stand; and it will soon be apparent to the thought police that I am no coward.
Let me add one thing, since I'm on a rant. As a Christian, and an American, I am under no command to straighten out anyone else. I am, however, responsible to lead a life that exemplifies the Christ in me, to hold fast to my own values, and to tell my fellow man about Jesus. The statistics clearly reveal that in matters of divorce, alcoholism & other drug abuse, pornography, child abuse, etc., that self-proclaimed Christians account for a considerable amount of this behavior. As Jesus would say, "Physician, heal thyself!"
2006-08-17 22:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. You can take a stand for what you believe and still be tolerant of people who don't agree with you. I stand up for what I believe, but I know everyone doesn't feel the same, and I believe everyone has a right to their own beliefs.
2006-08-17 22:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by cj_justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference between being tolerant and standing up for what you believe in is simple ---- Standing up for what you believe in is expressing your own opinion and view on life (which is good) and Tolerance is allowing someone else to have their own opinions and views on life without persecution (which is even better)
2006-08-17 23:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by gummybear1772 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tolerant means allowing others to have their beliefs, customs, culture. It does not mean cowering when they walk all over you.
To keep the laws of the land applies to everyone.
2006-08-17 22:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋