TOLERANCE II

(Continued from yesterday’s Journal entry)

Greg Koukl, professor and author wrote:

“By contrast, the postmodern definition of tolerance turns the classical formula on its head:

Be egalitarian regarding ideas.
Be elitist regarding persons.

If you reject another’s ideas, you’re automatically accused of disrespecting the person. On this view, no idea can be opposed, even graciously, without inviting the charge of incivility. The offender can then be maligned, publicly marginalized, and verbally abused as bigoted, disrespectful, ignorant and—can you believe it—intolerant.

Tolerance has gone topsy-turvy: Tolerate most beliefs, but don’t tolerate (show respect for) those who take exception with certain beliefs—usually politically correct ones. Contrary opinions are labeled as “imposing your view on others” or even “hate” and are quickly silenced. “Tolerance” has become intolerance.”

“You are deceived, because you don’t know the scriptures or the power of God.” Jesus