TOLERANCE

With Understanding Comes Respect: UN International Day for Tolerance

It’s hard to hate something—or someone—that you understand.

Do You Have the Courage Not to Hate?

All these thoughts led me to a revised message for the back window of that car. One that might make an impact.

Beyond Labels And Exclusion: Multifaith Roundtable Explores Paths to Understanding

“How do we see each other? Through the lens of curiosity, of wonder, or of exclusion?”

Tolerance: Why You Should Acknowledge What You Don’t Know

The truth is, maybe you and I don’t know all about it. And the next time we think we do, let’s take a good, hard look instead.

Where the Hate Is Coming From

A few bigoted individuals have used the pandemic as an excuse to spread hate against Asian Americans. By the same illogic Asians could blame me for the proliferation of gigantic American sodas and refined fast-food carbohydrates ruining people’s health around the world.

What I Learned About the World on My Ride

On the first real day of spring here in central Oregon, I dusted off my bicycle and went for a ride. My neighbors, devout Christians, waved and wished me well. I returned their kindness.

Is Nothing Sacred? United Nations Moves to Protect Religious Sites

The United Nations and its member states have a complicated history with regard to religious freedom.

Too Religious? Not Enough? Either Way, Governments Harass Women

Enforcing lack of religious dress is intolerant in its own right, and most often happens in democracies. “Europe had the most countries where women’s head coverings were restricted by the government, with instances in 21 of 45 countries,” reports Villa.

An Egyptian and an Israeli—What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Egyptian media, live and online, pounced on the show of fellowship as inappropriate, seditious and treasonous, calling for the Egyptian star to be punished for associating with an Israeli.

Why Tolerance Isn’t Enough

Strange as it may seem, this came to mind while pondering the subject of religious tolerance. Religious tolerance is broadly defined as recognition and respect of others’ beliefs and practices without sharing them. That sounds good, but I have sometimes wondered if in practical terms it’s often closer to my bare tolerance of artichokes.

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