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About this quote

What does it mean?
Respect religious beliefs even when they seem irrational.
In plain terms
Be tolerant of all religious practices no matter how strange.
What can you take from it?
Avoid judging others faith faith choices.

Where it applies

  • interfaith dialogue
  • social settings
  • debates

Putting it to work

  • practice active listening
  • avoid mocking beliefs

Questions to consider

  • When is tolerance inappropriate?
  • How do you define irrational belief?

Another view

Tolerance should not extend to harmful practices.

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