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Tolerance and Acceptance - TWO different 'things'.
Many people believe that BEFORE they can be 'tolerant' of someone - they must FIRST 'accept' them. [just as they are]
But that is NOT TRUE.
In fact - there is no need to tolerate someone that we already accept. Do you 'tolerate' someone that you like and/or love? No - you 'accept' them. [flaws and all] Tolerance is a gift that we give to someone who we do NOT accept. I tolerate 'you' INSPITE of those things that you say or do that I find impossible [or nearly impossible] to 'accept'. [for example]
The idea that we must first 'approve of' someone [i.e. accept them the way they are] BEFORE we can 'tolerate' them - is absolute nonsense. WE WILL NEVER 'accept' someone that we 'tolerate'.
Do you strive to be a tolerant person? Then you better find out what 'being humble' means. It takes a great deal of humility ['humble-ness'] to 'tolerate' someone you do NOT agree with. IF you go through life with the 'I AM RIGHT and THEY ARE WRONG' attitude - you will NEVER be tolerant of ANYONE. To be tolerant you MUST we willing to accept that YOU COULD be WRONG. And there is the problem. For most people - asking them to even consider the possiblity that they MIGHT be wrong - is asking far too much. They simply cannot allow themselves to be so 'open-minded'.
Think about it.
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Re: Tolerance And Acceptance
I'm apathetic, so your post does not apply to me har har.
But in all seriousness, you're very right. I'm sure others will agree. I doubt it will change anything however :|
But in all seriousness, you're very right. I'm sure others will agree. I doubt it will change anything however :|
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Re: Tolerance And Acceptance
Agreed.
I tolerate so many morons etc, doesn't mean I accept them.
Even on here, I tolerate a lot, sure it doesn't matter but im saying..everyones neves are tested daily
I tolerate so many morons etc, doesn't mean I accept them.
Even on here, I tolerate a lot, sure it doesn't matter but im saying..everyones neves are tested daily