As sensitive and broad-minded humans, we must never allow ourselves to be in any way judgmental of the religious practices of other people, even when these people clearly are raving space loons.
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
Putting it to work
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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