Can you Memorize the Bible, and the Quran, claim to be accepting of other faiths, and Athiests, state that you love to meet new people, on one hand.
And then block anyone who gives and intelligent answer that you do not agree with?
2007-07-26 04:00:51 · 11 answers · asked by C 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not talking about blocking people who are rude or insulting, just people with different opinions.
2007-07-26 08:39:53 · update #1
LOL I have one person blocked and I think they are a troll.
Tolerance boild down to this "You don't have to like it. You just have to respect it"
2007-07-26 04:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Tolerance and long suffering are both about the same thing. The NIV uses "Patience" in it's place. My take is, We don't tolerate sin, but we have compassion on the sinner. If someone is obnoxious to us, we should try to reply with peaceful words, and try not to be offended. They are only obnoxious because they are blinded.
Sometimes some of us are obnoxious to them, and that's because we are not looking at the big picture. These are people who are going to end up in hell if they don't turn to Jesus. If we get offended and act offensively, all we are going to do is drive them away.
Try putting yourself in their position, and then imagine standing in front of the judgment seat, facing eternity in hell. That should spark compassion.
2007-07-26 12:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by Caveman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't memorized either of the books mentioned and the only time I block people is when their answers are too stupid to be bothered with.
Tolerance certainly does seem to be lacking on here though. It seems to be more of a pissing contest between the christians and the atheists mainly.
2007-07-26 11:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tolerance is something you don't find on a religious forum. And, yes, in their minds they are being tolerant of us, even as they block us, or even better, report us for the "violation" of having a different opinion.
2007-07-26 11:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by mikalina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, yes, tolerance, a word meaning whatever the user wishes it to mean. And your point is well taken. The ones that preach about tolerance, seem to be the least tolerant, funny, eh?
2007-07-26 11:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tolerance vs. Love
Tolerance says, "You must approve of what I do."
Love responds, "I must do something harder:
I will love you even when your behavior offends me."
Tolerance says, "You must agree with me."
Love responds, "I must do something harder:
I will tell you the truth,
because I am convinced 'the truth will set you free.'"
Tolerance says, "You must allow me to have my way."
Love responds, "I must do something harder:
I will plead with you to follow the right way,
because I believe you are worth the risk."
Tolerance seeks to be inoffensive;
Love takes risks.
Tolerance glorifies division;
Love seeks unity.
Tolerance costs nothing;
Love costs everything.
2007-07-26 15:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
I haven't blocked anyone yet - though I've seen some that wouldn't be worth my time to converse with, and I haven'y yet had someone be really annoying with e-mails.
Yet.
2007-07-26 11:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tolerance? Well, it's great if it does NOT ignore the truth.
2007-07-26 11:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont tolerate being preached to
2007-07-26 11:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ha, You really nailed that one! Goooood question!!!!!
2007-07-26 11:09:41 · answer #10 · answered by Red neck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋