Posted on 08/12/2013 12:55:14 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
We encounter an incredible diversity of cultures, lifestyles, and faiths. Unfortunately our conflicting identities and beliefs often exclude others. Is there truth to real acceptance and inclusion? Join in discussion with renowned international speaker and Christian philosopher Ravi Zacharias. Extended Q&A following the dialogue with Dr. Zacharias and Michael Ramsden, speaker and Director at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University.
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He takes Q&A afterwards.
Also on youtube.
I don’t tolerate flies (or liberal presidents) in the same room as me.
Both carry diseases...and the presidential disease is much more serious than the one from flies.
Obama is slime.
Liberals are slime.
And the liberal version of tolerance is infected slime.
Tolerance equals forced conformity. I much prefer acceptance to tolerance. I can accept that people will live their lives however they want. Doesn’t mean I need to be around ‘em.
Very well said. I would add that the word “tolerance” has been hijacked to mean enforced conformity.
If you are kind to the cruel, you will be cruel to the kind.
And most of all, we shouldn’t be forced to pay for the consequences of how others live.
I think you have hit it on the head; “Tolerance” means Conformity to only certain beliefs (i.e. Abortion, Homosexuality, Islam).
I prefer mutual tolerance, which by definition implies reciprocity (if it isn't reciprocated, it isn't mutual). What liberals call "tolerance" is merely appeasement, and I'm not sure "acceptance" is much better.
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