It is time we acknowledged that no real foundation exists within the canons of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or any of our other faiths for religious tolerance and religious diversity.[2]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harris argues that major monotheistic faiths lack inherent scriptural support for tolerance or diversity.
- In plain terms
- Religious texts do not naturally support accepting different beliefs.
- What can you take from it?
- Check scripture itself before assuming tolerance is built in.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sources do you rely on for tolerance?
- Does your faith require diversity?
Another view
Many traditions have evolved interpretive frameworks that do support tolerance.
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