Long: First, a heartfelt Thank You to anyone whos ever had the courage to sincerely say Youre wrong. We progress by disagreement, as individuals and as groups of individuals. As a Christian, and as someone who holds views on things, I really appreciate this. Since this addresses discourse, I agree wholeheartedly. What we call tolerance is often just condescending,...I think true respect..I will look [fundamentalist Christians] in the eye, and say youre wrong, and fundamentalists will look me in the eye and say youre wrong, and that to me is respect.- Penn Jillette (For those who dont know, Penn Jillette is an Atheist) This is especially important because in order to properly tell somebody Youre wrong, you have to listen to him or her first. Listening sincerely, and then telling someone that they are incorrect is so very, very respectful and important. The quotation is from a clip of Penn by Big Think called Why Tolerance is Condescending., and can be found on YouTube.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:14:25 +0000
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