Tolerance: What is it?

Tolerance as defined by dictionary. com is " a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry."

I decided to create this blog about tolerance because of all the intolerance I see in this world. I felt a need to promote tolerance by discussing what tolerance is and is not and how this pertains to the world as we know it today.


I guarantee that you will not always agree with the opinions I write about but encourage you to have an open mind toward these ideas. Increasing tolerance in this world could increase peace and make living in this world more enjoyable. 


Do I think this blog will result in world peace? No, I only wish it were that easy. What I do know is that one person can create the beginning of change. I know that if I desire to move a mountain I must begin by picking up that first stone. 


My hope is that when you read this blog it will make you think and that even if you do not agree with what I've written you will challenge your own thoughts and beliefs. We do not have to agree to have a good discussion and therefore I would like to encourage your comments even if your opinion opposes mine. I do ask, however, that opinions in comments be said with sensitivity whether those comments are addressing my writing and especially when you are commenting on the comments others have left. I reserve the right to remove comments that are presented in a hurtful or hateful manner.