Why do we use the word TOLERATE?

Question

I see this word used all the time in this section. It is SOOOO negative!

The word TOLERATE is defined as 'put up with something or somebody unpleasant'.

Is there not a better word we can use for accepting that other people are entitled to their beliefs too?

I thought of using 'accept' - but that implies to me that you 'sort of' believe what they believe too.

Calvin, sooooo sorry I'm boring you - you moron!

calvin, thank you for taking the time to list the definitions of the word TOLERATE, and, yes, as per my definition, I can put up with you if I must.

defintion of moron: idiot: a person of subnormal intelligence
I don't see a gender mentioned . . . although I admit I am making assumptions without being in full possession of the facts.

Answer 1

I respect other beliefs and
I try to TOLERATE person who used rude words to my religion

Do I use TOLERATE in the right sentence?

Answer 2

Use Tolerate In A Sentence

Answer 3

RE:
Why do we use the word TOLERATE?
I see this word used all the time in this section. It is SOOOO negative!

The word TOLERATE is defined as 'put up with something or somebody unpleasant'.

Is there not a better word we can use for accepting that other people are entitled to their beliefs too?

I thought of using...

Answer 4

I have to tolerate this question!
From your wording it's the word not the concept that bugs ya.

LOVE comes to mind, but it has more misconceptions than TOLERATION.

Frequently tolerate is exactly what I do.
I see people that are full of injustice and trying to offend if at all possible.
I have to remind myself to act and not react or I'm playing their game and giving them the first move.

Y!A is a great place, the first affect it had on me was to make me hate the narrow minded crap I was reading.

That inspired me to be heavy handed and hateful but as this was happening I saw that I was becoming what I hated.

Now my goal is to love and patiently explain those answers I choose to give without judgment on the questioner and without any thought to change their faith.

I have a way to go here, but the labor is fulfilling.

Blessed Be

Answer 5

No. Tolerate is really the best word. Sometimes you have to put up with living alongside those with beliefs that seem both moronic and unconscionable.

That's the price of living in a pluralistic society. However, I believe in pluralism as the best societal form, so I go with it. "Tolerate" is putting it nicely.

Hail Satan,

Lazarus

Answer 6

Hi!

Tolerate has an implication of "grin and bear" rather than love. It is a word that can indicate self righteousness.

I'm happy to rejoice in the diversity of humanity and to challenge and check out that which denies others their freedom of thought and constructive action.

Good wishes.

Answer 7

I agree that the word Tolerate has a negative implication to it. "I tolerate your existence, but I don't like it" (an example). But there are times that I do use the word in its true meaning. I tolerate my brother being in my house. But that doesn't mean I have to like it.

Answer 8

Not really - ou can accept that others have a certain beleif set, and accept them as fellow human beings without ever having to agree with them.

Using your terms, I accept that everyone has a right to freedom of speech and life- i may not agree with that for all people. but I accept it. And yes, there are some people I just tolerate, and some I barely tolerate.- fully in the way you meant it.

Answer 9

Sometimes it is just tolerating people.

When some idiotic evangelist comes to my door at 7am, the fact that I resist the urge to light them on fire is TOLERANCE.

When the KKK spews their venemous hate, we TOLERATE it (so long as they cause no physical harm).

When some shotgun weilding idiot tells you you're going to hell for being an ally for one of them queer f*ckers you TOLERATE it.

We call it what it is: tolerance. Because some people, honestly, don't deserve to be liked.

But hell, it's America, so we tolerate it, instead of just blugeoning them with something like they probably deserve.

Answer 10

Tolerance is itself acceptance, but not necessarily for your own sake.

To accept that others may have a belief opposite to your own, is to be tolerant.

Tolerance does not have to be defined by any degree of agreement with another belief system, only the willingness for it to co-exist with your own.