In your own words what is religious tolerance? do you practice it?

Answer 1

Religious tolerance is simply not being rude to people of other faiths. You dont have to respect my faith or me respect yours. You can even hate it and I can hate yours. You don't even have to respect or like the person themselves. Having tolerance is about accepting the fact that they believe in something other then you and not being rude about it. You can ask and or debate with a person without being rude.

Answer 2

Religious Tolerance to me is the practice of allowing people to choose their own path in which to worship, and that is something that I do. I have chosen the path that I feel is right for me, and don't judge others that believe differently.
If I am asked questions then I do tell them what I know, but don't expect them to believe as I do. The only thing I can do is live by example of my faith.

Answer 3

It's a type of professional courtesy. You don't screw up their business, they don't interfere with yours.

Tolerance does not equate acceptance. In fact, it is more of ignoring the whole problem instead of solving it. A Christian can tolerate a Muslim's belief that Jesus is not the Son of God but merely a prophet. To be able to accept Islam will be blasphemy to a Christian. So by tolerating, people choose to not bother about the whole issue at all.

I'm an atheist and I don't really bother about religion unless of course they start poking their noses into my life and claiming that I will lead meaningless life doomed for immorality...

Answer 4

I would say it is the same thing as freedom of religion and freedom of assembly. That is, the allowance of others to believe what they want and to practice their beliefs as long as they do not conflict with moral and ethical beliefs that are generally accepted by a majority of individuals within a community.

These basic moral and ethical concepts are defined and regulated by the reigning government authority. In America, some specifics are capital punishment as a form of justice, abortion as a citizen's choice, recognition of holidays and observances, killing as an offensive force in military action. Not one of these things is defined as morally right or wrong but are in accordance with the Constitution of the United States.

If someone has personal beliefs that conflict with basic government doctrine and refuses to be compliant they are guilty of treason and are considered to have no right to the freedoms and liberties of the people belonging to that nation. There are legislative actions that one can pursue to get around this, such as having state or local laws that do comply, such is the case with areas of Mormon or Jehovah's Witness residents. A revolution or war is also an act that can be taken, this of course has occurred around the world in the last 250 years. The Civil War was a good example of this, in which cultural and socio-economic concepts and beliefs conflicted among many states and many citizens were in favor of a Confederacy in which state government would hold much more power than federal government.

My personal beliefs may conflict with some of the practices of this nation and those who dwell in it but I only would pursue legislative action as a means of change. I understand that killing an individual accept by the command of God is not in accordance with God, but I also believe that military action is necessary as a means of protecting the peace and that capital punishment is necessary until America comes up with a correctional system with an effective alternative. I understand that the right to abortion was created as a means to allow this procedure to be done in a safe, clean environment for the mother since abortions will occur anyways; however, it is unquestioned that it is the destruction of a living being, and I personally consider this a child, a human being henceforth condoning it as murder.

You are probably hinting at the beliefs of radical Muslims and Islam as a whole. It is clear that Islam is not compliant with American doctrine on a lot of issues, and for this reason I do not understand why Muslims wish to live here or do nothing to create some sort of local establishments that support their beliefs. AS for radical Islam, I believe all military action must take place to remove this threat from this country and the world. This war in the Middle East can not end until the Middle East allows the United States to remain at peace with no threat of attack that may be repeated like on September 11, 2001.

Answer 5

Religious tolerance is accepting that people have the right to choose and practice their religion of choice.

I do practice it and the way I hope to evangelize others does not conflict with religious tolerance in that I try to preach the Gospel by the way I live my life. In that way others have the choice to be question and be interested in my faith w/o me being intolerant of their faith. ^_^

Answer 6

I think Religious tolerance is when you accept everyone's belief and love them anyway! I don't think that it means you can never tell anyone about your own religion but I don't think you should push or badger either! Yes, I think I do practice it.

Answer 7

I do not insist anyone follow my path.
I respect people as they are.
I have so far never hurt or insulted anyone, yet - I'm only 47 (quite young!) and can't tell the future.
Of course I leave the area very fast when people start insulting me, so never had to fight anyone either.
I can't tell if I'm tolerant - probably not, as I do not like "in your face" tactics, or bullies. I turn the radio or TV off when hatred is being spoken. I ask people to be respectful of others, first, and if ignored I leave the area.

Answer 8

Hi, I am Rational Spirituality,

I believe that I practice it. I have my understanding of God and the Universe conveyed to me directly from the Source. It overwhelmed me with its logic and clarity. But I appreciate that not everyone may have the capacity to understand Rational Spirituality, and I accept that people have the right to whatever belief they feel comfortable with, and that gives them inner strength.

After all, it is not so important what you believe in, but how you act, and what is your character as a person. I have met people of different religions and I got on very well with them.

Answer 9

Yes I do. I am a Christian but sometime ago a friend of mine from India taught me a very good lesson although I don't think he knew that he did. He told me that he needed to go to church and I asked "what church do you go to?" And he said, "As long as God is there, it doesn't matter."

Respect for others is a simple and easy thing to follow. If Muslim women wish to wear a "hijab", that is their right and I respect that. If people wear a rosary around their neck, that is their right. And I have no problem listening to what others believe, in fact, I want to learn and understand them. There is good and bad in all the world, either one to good or one is bad, not because of what religion they are but because of what they do.

Answer 10

Imam Ibn Taymiyah, demanded the release of Christians POWs along with Muslims from Qultoo Shah—a Tartar after the sacking of Baghdad.

The Muslim state must also defend minorities against internal injustice or oppression and offer protection of body,blood, money (including that of Liquor and swine), property, Honor, Social Welfare Against Disability, Old Age, and Poverty, The Right to Freedom of Belief, The Right to Work and Earn Profits, The Right to Occupy State Ranks:

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was reported to have said, “He who unfairly treats a non-Muslim who keeps a peace treaty with Muslims, or undermines his rights, or burdens him beyond his capacity, or takes something from him without his consent; then I am his opponent on the Day of Judgment”. He is also reported to have said, “He who harms a non-Muslim who keeps a peace treaty with Muslims has harmed me, and he who harms me has harmed Allah”
“He who kills a non-Muslim who keeps a peace treaty with the Muslims will not smell the scent of Heaven, though its scent can be traced to as far as a march of 40 years”
“By Allah, respect the Copts of Egypt, for you shall conquer them, and they shall be your supporters in the cause of Allah”