It is the people who scream the loudest about America and Freedom who see to be the most intolerant for a differing point of view.
I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.
Ultimately America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
If you believe in yourself if you are without fear you will also be tolerant non-aggressive and find love.
The great thing is that whether we have faith or not we are by and large very tolerant of people whatever their particular view.
Bad religion is arrogant self-righteous dogmatic and intolerant. And so is bad science. But unlike religious fundamentalists scientific fundamentalists do not realize that their opinions are based on faith. They think they know the truth.
Ever since the Crusades when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east western people have often perceived Islam as a violent and intolerant faith - even though when this prejudice took root Islam had a better record of tolerance than Christianity.
My parents shared not only an improbable love they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name Barack or blessed believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.
If someone is making a judgment when they don't have firsthand experience it's intolerant. How can you make a judgment on something you don't know about?