Do you think there will be more tolerance if people are not binded by convictions?
463640
nope.there can only be tolerance if ppl bacome sheep.one sheep's view is every sheep's view.No reason to disagree.
675283
Perhaps, but not due to such law law christians thereof,\nrather it will be due to seeing their law law a dead end.\n\nThe "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
1061203
nope, it's not my place to punish sinners and I don't think someone else can hurt my religious sentiments.  If someone is not respectful of my beliefs it might tick me off but it doesn't affect my beliefs.
342484
For some people, it's just easier to forgive others. The standards for their own actions may be a lot higher.
382062
It is really sad to see how much intolerance there is in America.  I am embarrassed at some of the responses people give to questions like this.  In my life I have spent time around white, black, Asian, Indian and Mexican people.  I have met people on welfare, people who drive ugly cars, people who beat their kids, molesters, drug users etc.  I have also met hard workers, loving parents, clean cut, well mannered people from every background.  Reading some of these answers made me think.  I tried to think of the dirtiest, low lives that I knew of and I was surprised to find that they all happened to be white or born here.  The houses on my street that have immaculate yards and hardest workers living in them happen to be Hispanic families. Hatred is an ugly thing.  Prejudice is also ugly.  Ignorance is dangerous.  Jesus loves us all no matter what color we are...even when we judge and put down and hate, God forgives us.  Laws are funny things.  They change constantly.  Sometimes laws are fair and right.  Sometimes they are unjust and need to be adapted.  I believe there will always be hatred, intolerance and stupidity.  But I know that there are also people here that have love, understanding, fairness and God in their hearts.  Knowing that helps.
388230
I think first we have to realize that first and foremost these things probably arent going away in our generation. They have stuck it out for quite some time, and some peoples entire belief systems are grounded in ideals that are inclined to make them each of the things you listed. But that certainly doesnt mean we should not be fighting to try and alleviate these things whenever possible. One of the most effective things seem to be getting the most information out there possible. A lot of people are fact based people, they tend to believe whatever they are told because they havent had significant evidence to the contrary (a lot of this is ignorance too). The more people know that that person is a lot like i am, the less likely they are going to act negatively. There might need to be a push to get people to engage in activities with people outside the norm. Although theres probably akwardness that will need to be overcome, if there are enough people who can effectively break the ice so to speak, there might be a greater understanding for all. Encouraging diversity and promoting things from many different value systems might help everyone come closer together if its done in a positive light (not in a we are better than you because we do this). But as long as people keep fighting for alleviating prejudice, discrimination, and violence theres hope that someday we can remove these things for good.
969325
Not necessarily.  Anyone can be prejudiced.  We all have areas of life that we don't know much about.  We all make assumptions that might turn out to be wrong.\n\nIn life, we all make up our own minds.  We choose what we believe is right and wrong.  We find there are leaders and experts we generally agree with, and others we don't agree with as often.\n\nBut I do find that I learn more from listening to people I disagree with, than people I agree with.\n\nRikki
270976
so many have tried, more have failed. It is not in human nature to be tolerant and we allwant to control the other. So Alas, peace and understanding wil never happen , for each culture has its own rules and values and we are subjective to our perception to even come to an understanding of how an other cultre functions. Even the slightest difference in your states can cause conflicts... look at the juridical differences between states... \ndo I need to say more? \nWe wish and hope that is what thrives within us.
463021
I think that people should stop condemning other people because of their own beliefs. If what someone else is doing does not physically affect you or any one else, mind your own business. No one person or their religious beliefs run this country, and that is why religion and government can not be mixed and should not be mixed>>>>>>>>>>>>.
537796
Depends on their values.  If they're a Christian or were brought up in a good family, then they might feel convicted. But if they don't have any direction in life, then it probably is not a  big deal.
325183
No,exclusion is cruel and possibly barbaric.It wouldn't change how good or bad the world is that much because its wrong and faulty.
473545
No I dont . Certian convictions are gud for achieving tolerance
1150629
This is a hot topic today, considering the secularist attacks on some of our (U.S.) society's traditional practices...\n\nHowever, I believe most courts will allow you to swear in "...under penalty of perjury" as opposed to "...so help you God."
276677
I agree, you can accept the views of others, it doesn't mean you need to practice what they believe.  As long as they are good people, I have no real problem with them.  It is thier choice as much as your's and mine to believe what they, you, I wish.\n\nI mean, why intentionally hurt someone?  Some people need to look up the word "tolerance" and then use it.
866219
No, but I would guess that a lot of people who do are not secure in their own faith, and therefore must tear others down.
712340
you say you don't hate nor that you are intolerant....and yet the wording of your question sounds very intolerant.  \nI don't "demand" anyone go along with any agenda.  I don't have and "agenda."  I simply believe that people should have equal rights and be free from discrimination.
69642
I wish they would. I think each person has their own path and a right to that path and if it makes them a better person who are we to try and judge them or convert them. I think if people really lived according to the basis of most religions they would respect others and love their neighbor without prejudice. It would be a wonderful world if we all would seek first to understand, then to be understood. Not have to insist on being right or seeing their way as the only way or others seeing people of other religions as a threat or some sort of abomination to their religion. I find it quite hypocritical and ironic.