tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450854270080513022.post3137215275717746585..comments2023-05-05T02:20:39.892-07:00Comments on Cryptic Language and Vague References: Yeah, yeah, more PackerpuckyOriginal Mohomiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220176833570828412noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450854270080513022.post-80159894443083141412013-04-15T08:57:50.411-07:002013-04-15T08:57:50.411-07:00Crisco:
I believe "tolerance" in this c...Crisco:<br /><br />I believe "tolerance" in this context refers to differing beliefs, philosophies, etc., not to the individuals who hold them. For instance, if you want to include an active LDS individual in your life, you can love and accept that person as an integral and meaningful part of your life, but you'll have to tolerate his or her religious beliefs that may not be compatible with yours.<br /><br />Uchdorf, Oaks, Christofferson and other church leaders have encouraged members not to define either themselves or others based on our perceptions of our differences, especially with consideration of our respective "sins"; but rather, we should define ourselves and others by our basic human nature -- are we caring, sensitive to the needs of others, charitable, loving, etc. We are encouraged to love others, include them in our lives, and agree to disagree about beliefs, philosophies, etc. without letting those differences damage our relationships.<br /><br />Unfortunately, warnings of "too much tolerance" feeds the fears of those who believe the philosophies of othes will influence them to abandon their own beliefs, so they shun those who are "different". However, you'll find many LDS members, including Glen Beck :-), who are more libertarian and believe, for instance, that legalizing gay marriage will not destroy the sanctity of conventional marriage; that government-sanctioned marriage shouldn't be mandated by religious doctrine; and that religious doctrine shouldn't be mandated by government-sanctioned marriage.<br /><br />The only way to end the divisiveness is to put aside fear and resentment, and love and embrace those who enrich our lives in spite of our differences.blj1224https://www.blogger.com/profile/15696404108842065078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6450854270080513022.post-28856240635923256032013-04-09T08:36:08.664-07:002013-04-09T08:36:08.664-07:00I didn't watch much of conference. It no long...I didn't watch much of conference. It no longer motivates me, but I did read about this particular remark that one apostle said tolerance can become a vice. I don't know the context within which he said it. I remember Monson mentioning tolerance in one of his talks too. What bugged me the most is that Jesus said that one of the greatest commandments was to love your neighbor, not tolerate him or her. Love. As the example he used with the good Samaritan, your neighbor can be anyone, not just someone with your same beliefs. Tolerance is better than judgment, bias, prejudice or hatred, but it should be the tool that leads you to love.Criscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138524446101772379noreply@blogger.com