I don’t remember. Was it ten years ago? More? I hear it less now. Those who are intolerant have come forward in all their hate — except for those who cowardly use the word “tolerance” as a show of how moderate, liberal or how “Christian” they are.
Stay away from them. Be intolerant of the tolerant ones, for they wear sheep’s clothing and are ravening beasts underneath it all.
If I’m a Christian and I say, “I tolerate witches, atheists, Buddhists, or something else, what it really means is that I hate them, I condemn what they do, and most of all, that I am better than they.
There’s too much of that in the world. Far too much. There doesn’t have to be a gulf between us. We are brothers and sisters in every way. We are to help each other, encourage each other, and most of all, love each other.
That’s true. It is indisputable and it is, has been, and always will be our mission in life. Otherwise, life has no meaning. Otherwise, we dishonor ourselves, not others. Otherwise, there is no point in living.
Wars and violence do not give meaning to our lives; they very often take that away from us. Do not be tolerant; respect the right everyone has to make their choices as their hearts guide them to do. There’s nothing worse than judging those choices in others whether they respect your choices or not. There is no greater disgrace than turning away from another who may need support, friendship, an occasional visit or call, a chat on messenger, or a few bucks just because you don’t like their personal choices. You’ve done more than be intolerant. You’ve cheated both of yourselves out of a potentially strong friendship because you’re too elite, too bigoted.
Memoirs of an American Asshole 