What is your definition of tolerance?

Question

It is my personal opinion that the word 'tolerance' is often used in the wrong way in today's world.

Tolerance, defined by Dictionary.com, unabridged:
"A fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose o pinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry."

There's a difference between saying,"I don't believe in Muslim tradition, but it's ok," and "I hate muslims!" One is being tolerant, and the other is just being a bigot.

Non-Christians attack Christians by saying,"You are being intolerant because you don't agree with what I say." This is especially true in college campuses in the States. Because Christianity is a faith that only has 'one road down the right path,' it can easily be viewed as being intolerant.

In fact, many people who call themselves Christians ARE intolerant, sad to say. But if we are to say that, we must include those who are intolerant of Christianity.

How do YOU define tolerance?

Answer 1

Not tolerating is intolerance, disagreeing is not.

Answer 2

Of course there are tolerant Christians. There are tolerant and intolerant people in every religion. It really depends more on the person than their religion.

Answer 3

tolerance can be somthing different from acceptance or agreement. They are related but but tolerance is letting others live and respecting their differences and not nescessarily friends. Accepting them is the same as tolerance BUT welcoming them with open arms. Agreement is the other extreme, having no aregment with the other faction. however, people see agreement as a requirement for tolerance/acceptance unfortunatly.

Everyone has their own opinion and the bill of rights covers it. however, it is up to us as people of the planet to be willing to not force themselves on others, to share a discussion without resorting to loud drunken yelps. I believe differences with compromise is better than agrement with blandness.

Tolerance should be about love and emotion but it is really if you can look inside yourself and learn to accept oposing opinion without resorting to bigotry or hate then thats the basic element. Be philopshical but anyone can be tolerant. Thats why it is great to experience.

Answer 4

Well, I can think of what it isn't. Tolerance is not making a video that if you are American and don't convert to Islam, they'll kill you.

Tolerance isn't hijacking airplanes and flying them into buildings because you hate people who aren't Muslims.

Christians believe the bible. For instance, I don't agree that there is any way to God other than by Jesus. But you won't see me making a video threatening anyone's life if they disagree.

Answer 5

i don't like the work because to tolerate to me is like saying it should be there but it is and i'm not gonna say anything. With religion i like to use acceptance because you don't excatly know whose in the right or the wrong or if we're all wrong. At least you won't know until your dead.

Answer 6

It is like minding your own business, and leaving people alone.

Seeing every one as perfect just the way that they are.

Thanking God for the diverse world that He gave us rather than trying to change It and everyone in it to your way of thinking.

Love and blessings
don

Answer 7

Tolerance: a Child of GOD who is a Christian (Walking in Holiness).
Intolerance: a Child of GOD who has made a Religion out of his,her Beliefs instead of Walking in Holiness. (carnal Christian)

Answer 8

My oppinion of tolerance is you take whatever people throw your way and try to deal with it without getting angry.

Answer 9

agreeing to disagree in a peaceful way.

Answer 10

Unconditionally loving one another,no matter what.Peace!!