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Originally posted by HandyAndy"Tolerance remains one of the durable noble virtues."
Up to a point.
Consider the law of gravity as an example of absolute truth. Only variable is the force of it's pull which depends on an individual's proximity to earth. The deep human yearning to assert self determination and excercise freedom of choice remain as examples of absolute fact. The quality of virtue in kind is unchanging and immutable. Virtue itself is absolute. Variable is the extent to which a man or woman acquires, retains and makes application in daily life... and tolerance is still a noble virtue.
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03 Sep 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyTolerance is not a virtue.
[b]"Tolerance remains one of the durable noble virtues."
Consider the law of gravity as an example of absolute truth. Only variable is the force of it's pull which depends on an individual's proximity to earth. The deep human yearning to assert self determination and excercise freedom of choice remain as examples of absolute fact. ...[text shortened]... , retains and makes application in daily life... and tolerance is still a noble virtue.
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http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/persecution/pch0093.html
03 Sep 11
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'll explain it to you.
Please express your contrary belief in plain words. Temporary facility computer
I'm using doesn't permit user copy and paste for gargling purposes. Thanks.
First, the contrary belief is yours, not mine.
It is true that virtues such as temperance, prudence, courage and justice are absolute. But tolerance is not
absolute. Tolerance covers a broad spectrum of situations ranging from the willingness to respect beliefs and
ideas other than our own, to the ability to accept pain and discomfort or to compartmentalize in a room full
of babbling Boston lads.
You require tolerance from both ends of the spectrum.
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03 Sep 11
Originally posted by HandyAndyThanks for the assist, Andy. Interesting point of view. I'll ponder it.
I'll explain it to you.
First, the contrary belief is yours, not mine.
It is true that virtues such as temperance, prudence, courage and justice are absolute. But tolerance is [b]not
absolute. Tolerance covers a broad spectrum of situations ranging from the willingness to respect beliefs and
ideas other than our own, to the ability to accep ...[text shortened]... m full
of babbling Boston lads.
You require tolerance from both ends of the spectrum.
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03 Sep 11
Originally posted by HandyAndyHow about rewording it simply as "Love thy neighbor as thyself"?
I'll explain it to you.
First, the contrary belief is yours, not mine.
It is true that virtues such as temperance, prudence, courage and justice are absolute. But tolerance is [b]not
absolute. Tolerance covers a broad spectrum of situations ranging from the willingness to respect beliefs and
ideas other than our own, to the ability to accept ...[text shortened]... m full
of babbling Boston lads.
You require tolerance from both ends of the spectrum.
.[/b]
Stated this way, it covers all the bases. From simple tolerance of beliefs all the way up to imparting a lesson that not every little murmur someone makes should be tolerated, especially if the murmurs are offensive in some way. A slap on the hand now may be preferable to a trip to the hospital later.
03 Sep 11
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Originally posted by SuzianneNot a bad idea, though I believe that love is stronger than mere tolerance. Loving is giving.
How about rewording it simply as "Love thy neighbor as thyself"?
Stated this way, it covers all the bases. From simple tolerance of beliefs all the way up to imparting a lesson that not every little murmur someone makes should be tolerated, especially if the murmurs are offensive in some way. A slap on the hand now may be preferable to a trip to the hospital later.