What is Tolerance?
The multicultural nature of cities and nations across Western countries means that tolerance is important. Our communities rely on people being tolerant of each other's views; otherwise, anarchy and tension would break out daily.
Even so, we must recognise that tolerance is not a lazy acceptance of all. It is respecting, engaging with, and treating with compassion those with whom you deeply disagree.
Tolerance is not agreeing with everyone or all behaviour. It is treating people with respect but it is also challenging their views. A Christian can be tolerant as well as being committed to graciously engaging with the world and religious views we disagree with.
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Gratitude for this brief essay to Karl Faase.
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