2007-12-10 06:11:44 · 8 answers · asked by deekun 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Without being hypocritical? I doubt there was anyone in the course of all of human history who has managed to not become entangled in the broad mesh that is our culture's usage of the word hypocrite. It could apply to virtually everyone (even, depending on what you decide to knit-pick, Jesus). The best way to cure intolerance by not being hypocritical is to lead by example, and be a tolerant human being. By doing so, however, you could care less about others' intolerance...and, you would draw no attention whatsoever.
Transcending such petty matters is admirable in of itself, but, if change is your goal, you are going to have the tolerate the fact that you may dip your toes into hypocritical waters; it's the only way to preach.
2007-12-10 06:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The move towards toleration has always been approached as an 'all or nothing' idea. Religious toleration in particular. Tolerating people is not always the same as tolerating what they think and do. You can be intolerant of Islam and still have nothing against Middle-Eastern people. Too much toleration causes simmering tensions by attempting to paper over the cracks.
It's only because people will never agree on the means and ends of things that government is necessary; like government, tolerance is only a limited means and not a panacea.
2007-12-10 18:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your tolerance level
I mean how much intolerance can you tolerate before becoming intolerant.
Gandhi seems to have been pretty good in this, both as a practitioner and a teacher.
And the strange thing about it is that with Gandhi it worked.
ADDED
Good point Oracle, I'm a bit of an idealist though, but the pressure valve point says it all.
Happy to see you've got into the festive spirit.
2007-12-10 17:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sly Fox [King of Fools] 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By not reacting to it with aversion, thereby causing things to get worse, but rather understanding that "intolerance" arises due to causes and conditions and having compassion, patience and altruism for the subject of intolerance.
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2007-12-10 14:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You love them and recognize the ongoing intolerance in your own life.
2007-12-10 14:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by Acorn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you cant
as I have found out during my time here
I hate hate ... but this means I am still hating something
I am intolerant to intolerance ..... which makes me intolerant
I struggle with this , but have came to the conclusion that I have to settle with accepting my hypocrisy in the struggle for good
2007-12-10 14:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strive for understanding instead.
2007-12-10 14:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
-give that person a bible or take them to http://www.church.com
2007-12-10 14:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋