Difference between revisions of "Tolerance"
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The concept of tolerance often applies to areas of politics, cultural differences, or religious practices. | The concept of tolerance often applies to areas of politics, cultural differences, or religious practices. | ||
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| + | Liberals offen incorectly define tolerance as not saying anything that might offend someone else (especialy a minority.) This view is actualy contradictory to tolerance, i.e. people should ''tolerate'' the views expressed by others. | ||
Revision as of 18:01, April 5, 2007
Template:Stub Tolerance refers to the attitude and practice of accepting views that differ from one's own. It is often used in the context of allowing minorities to express their views, even if they go against the accepted standards established by the majority.
The concept of tolerance often applies to areas of politics, cultural differences, or religious practices.
Liberals offen incorectly define tolerance as not saying anything that might offend someone else (especialy a minority.) This view is actualy contradictory to tolerance, i.e. people should tolerate the views expressed by others.