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Helen Keller once said‚ “tolerance is the highest form of education‚” and although that may be true in some circumstances‚ when religion comes into play it becomes more of an excuse for not understanding others and less of something to be proud of. Tolerance is often used as a synonym for acceptance when it is not. It is the act of understanding something but not actively accepting it. Examples of such tolerance can be found in religious groups‚ and in the United States‚ According to the Oxford Dictionary
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TOLERANCE Definition - The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others or Willingness to accept feelings‚ habits‚ or beliefs that are different from your own. Explanation - Tolerance‚ as we define it‚ refers to the skills we need to live together peacefully. In times of peace‚ people have a chance to prosper socially‚ economically and emotionally. Tolerance which there is room for every person‚ each with their own ideas‚ thoughts and dreams. Lack
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In the play The Crucible‚ one of the main themes is the non-tolerance of things outside of the traditional customs and beliefs. Throughout the play‚ it is made obvious that witchcraft is something that can cause the people of Salem to be hanged. This is because Salem is said to be a Christian town and a town of God. Another example of this non tolerance is the act of dancing in the town. Nowadays‚ dancing is very popular and common‚ but in the play‚ Abigail tries hard to make sure that no one finds
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Hitler. Now that we were learning it again and that we went to visit the Museum of Tolerance‚ I remember that Adolf Hitler attacked all of the Jews because of who they are and what they thought was right. Now visiting the Museum and refreshing my memory‚ I remember that they captured all of the Jews and sent them to concentration camps for them to work until they died or until they got lucky to leave. Museum of Tolerance is evidence of my growth because when we went as a school they showed us and told
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Tolerance is a virtue that is dying down slowly. In earlier days‚ children were part of a large family set up. It was difficult to find out the real parents of a child because the house was filled up with lots of cousins. Every one had the right and responsibility towards all the children. None of the children was given a special treatment. Terms like individuality‚ special place‚ independence‚ were taboo words. The key aspects that governed life were adjustment‚ sacrifice‚ putting others before
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Has the meaning of tolerance changed for the better or for the worse? CHANGING TOLERANCE The general acceptance of the meaning of tolerance is about universal human rights‚ to behave virtuous way towards other people and to respect others’ rights. Generally‚ experts declare that the people’s freedoms and rights end where the other people’s freedoms and rights start because to be tolerant requires being respectful others’ beliefs and not preventing others’ freedom and their rights.
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directed by Lasse Hallstrom‚ centres around a small village by which on the surface may seem peaceful and in ’tranquillity’ but beyond the surface lay many individuals and larger groups of people‚ families‚ face issues of isolation‚ acceptance and tolerance within the community. These major themes are portrayed through animated actors whom Hallstrom accentuates these ideas through filmic techniques. Isolation a major issue in this film and Hallstrom has conveyed this idea constantly throughout the
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Thesis Statement Tolerance‚ it is a form of acceptance and from a young age we are taught to tolerate that of which we do not agree with. This can be a variety of issues in the world of today such as: Homosexuality‚ politics‚ religion‚ race‚ etc. and because of this it has been leading to increased violence within our population. I feel a tolerance class may be the key to lowering violent acts in our schools and population by teaching people to be tolerant simply disagreeing with another’s choice
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Synthesis Essay In today’s society‚ language is one of the most important and most used things in everyday life. Language is one of the most effective and efficient ways of communicating with one another‚ animals‚ and God. It can be used as a mirror‚ tool‚ or a weapon. The reason I think language can be used as a mirror is because people use language to directly reflect who they are as a person. For example‚ if you have heard someone using improper grammar or slang‚ it may lead you to believe
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