If we are 'tolerating' why?
2007-01-20 01:41:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
we tolerate things or people that we can't change no it is not patronising.
i tolerate muslims but i don't accept them
2007-01-20 01:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Racism and tolerant in the same sentence could only mean those of minority races are expected to be tolerant of bigots!
Seriously, I think they are saying that people who have different beliefs don't have to agree but need to tolerate the others right to their beliefs.
Culture would be a much better word than race. To assume all persons of a race all have the same relegion or cultural norms is well racist!
I personally beleive "to respect" would be a better goal than "to tolerate."
2007-01-20 01:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Karrose 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since I am not bothered by people with different skin tones I am not required to tolerate them. I only need to tolerate that which bothers me.
2007-01-20 01:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's a good point. Tolerance is usually "putting up with things," which isn't a great view, eh?
I just looked it up.
It CAN mean:
The capacity to endure hardship or pain.
OR it can mean:
The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
The last definition is much more friendly.
2007-01-20 01:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by Deconstitutionalization 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
Respect would be a far better goal. Toleration implies that the person is doing or being something that requires one's indulgence.
You tolerate loud music, body odor, and loud boorish behavior. You don't tolerate someone's race. Sheesh.
2007-01-20 01:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It is usually tolerance about racist or religious expression. I think it,s about respecting others regardlessly. Why?
2007-01-20 01:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think Jesus taught tolerance when he said love your enemy. because with love you can find your "perceived" enemy is a better freind than those of you own household.
2007-01-20 01:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, yes I see your point.
Maybe we should be "accepting" rather that tolerating.
2007-01-20 01:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who thinks they have to "tolerate" me can kiss my black ***.
Black *** at Non-Believers!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Non-Believers/
2007-01-20 01:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm with Bill Spite!
2007-01-20 01:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋