Tolerance: the traditional meaning of tolerance means that you (1) extend to others the rigth to diagree with your opinions, (2) treat others with respect, fairness, and dignity even though you disagree with them, and (3) recognize all ideas and beliefs are not equal (that is, some are better than others). Philospher Paul Copan sums it up well: If disagreement didnt exist, then tolerance would be unnecessary. It is because real differences exist between people that tolerance becomes necessary and virtuous (from True for You, But Not True for Me). How does your beliefs fit with the definition of tolerance and the de-emphasis on the on truth. The Bible says that Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6) Judaism and Islam disagree with this. As Christians we should tolerate Jews and Muslim by representing their views fairly and treating them with respect even though they may have opposing views from our own. So even though you dont agree with someone, does not mean you have to force your views upon them. sometimes tolerance is necessary while we are all still alive on this planet.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:07:25 +0000
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