You're in a conversation and someone calls you “intolerant,” not because you are being cruel or harsh but only because you disagree. It’s clear that their understanding of "tolerance” and your understanding of “tolerance” are very different things.
What would you say?
Definitions matter. In conversations with others, we often find ourselves using the same vocabulary, but not the same dictionary. If we want to have productive conversations, we have to be clear on the meanings of the words we use.
The next time you’re in a conversation and the word “tolerance” comes up, here are 2 things to remember:
First, people often use “tolerance” to mean accepting and affirming others’ ideas – but that definition self-destructs.
Second, true tolerance requires disagreement, not approval.
Thanks to Jonathan Noyes for his contributions to this video. Jonathan serves on the board of directors for Life Without Limbs and at Beacon Hill Classical Academy, where he teaches discipleship. Jonathan is also a speaker with Stand to Reason. You can learn more by visiting [ Ссылка ]
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Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian convictions by Greg Koukl: [ Ссылка ]
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