Yes and no. I have a dislike for intolerance. However, I do not rant about, judge, or put down those who are intolerant. What I mean is this for example: my sister is a right wing, extremely judgemental Christian. I do not appreciate her judgements; however I do not make issue of them -- I tolerate them as part of who she is. She, on the other hand, judges me, tries to convert me, and is totally intolerant of my point of view. When I say, "I honor your right to believe what you believe and would appreciate you honoring my right to do the same," she replies, "but with your beliefs you will go to hell and that makes me sad." I'm not sure she is correct as Jesus even said "judge not lest you be judged." It is difficult to walk away from her intolerance; however, I usually respond with "thanks for sharing your opinion of my life." And I don't "tolerate" any more conversation on the subject -- I walk away -- but I do not consider this intolerance of her, rather protecting of myself. What do you think?
(BTW -- I think it is inhertantly human to hold certain believes to be true. We are a "judgemental people." Some judgements are liberal and some conservative -- but we all make judgements. After all, isn't that how we decide what we like to eat, who we'd like to marry, who to vote for, etc.?)
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