The Thin Line Between Intolerance and Tolerance
When I was watching a programme today, the host read a critical piece from a renown Newspaper on a speech the guest had recently made.
From the wording of the article, one would not have guessed that the "intolerant" individual was the recipient of such childish and at times insulting criticism.
The hostility with which the guest's speech was met was completely different from the respectful assessment that the guest presented during his speech.
I was actually quite astounded not only by the fact that a respected Newspaper would publish this, but more so by the fact that the contributor is highly regarded in certain circles.
Using the words "stupid man..., shut up..."; among others; was really all you got in that article. It read more like an argument between a rebellious teenager and his parents as opposed to a "well-written" article by a respected individual in society.
I think what really amazed me the most was the fact that the hostile and let us face it childish wording was the face of the intelligent opposition towards the apparently intolerant recipient.
How does one get grouped among those labelled intolerant? What does it mean to be intolerant in society today? Does intolerance mean one taking a firm stand for their personal beliefs? If so, who is tolerant then?
I Bid You Shalom,
Jacqueline
From the wording of the article, one would not have guessed that the "intolerant" individual was the recipient of such childish and at times insulting criticism.
The hostility with which the guest's speech was met was completely different from the respectful assessment that the guest presented during his speech.
I was actually quite astounded not only by the fact that a respected Newspaper would publish this, but more so by the fact that the contributor is highly regarded in certain circles.
Using the words "stupid man..., shut up..."; among others; was really all you got in that article. It read more like an argument between a rebellious teenager and his parents as opposed to a "well-written" article by a respected individual in society.
I think what really amazed me the most was the fact that the hostile and let us face it childish wording was the face of the intelligent opposition towards the apparently intolerant recipient.
How does one get grouped among those labelled intolerant? What does it mean to be intolerant in society today? Does intolerance mean one taking a firm stand for their personal beliefs? If so, who is tolerant then?
I Bid You Shalom,
Jacqueline
Published on May 14, 2013 13:14
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