Quotes about Tolerance

Forget about deciding what's right for each other. Here's what you need to be concerned about: that you don't get in the way of someone else, making life more difficult than it already is. I'm convinced—Jesus convinced me!—that everything as it is in itself is holy. We, of course, by the way we treat it or talk about it, can contaminate it.

Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. And don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently.

In case of dissension, never dare to judge till you've heard the other side.

I have no message of hate. I do not attack any religion. I just preach Jesus.

I have many friends of other religions, and I am satisfied that they are very conscientious, good people who are trying to do good. I appreciate that.

There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none.

There should be reluctance to make a national policy so inflexible that it fails to take into account the country's diversity.

With Senna, I am not incompatible; I am not incompatible with anyone.

I really want to understand the mind so I can be more comfortable with the way people are. Being comfortable with people is incredibly important.

In our hearts and in our laws, we must treat all our people with fairness and dignity, regardless of their race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. . . .

The real differences around the world today are not between Jews and Arabs; Protestants and Catholics; Muslims, Croats, and Serbs. The real differences are between those who embrace peace and those who would destroy it. Between those who look to the future and those who cling to the past. Between those who open their arms and those who are determined to clench their fists.

True friends love one another, even though we're all a little quirky. We