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What does it mean?
The actor appreciates a philosophical ideal where diverse lifestyles coexist without moral imposition.
In plain terms
Everyone can live their own way without judging others.
What can you take from it?
Tolerance requires allowing difference without preaching.

Where it applies

  • social coexistence
  • religious freedom
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • policy making
  • community building
  • dialogue

Questions to consider

  • How do you live together with different beliefs?
  • Is moral neutrality possible?

Another view

It assumes people can agree to disagree without conflict.

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