The definition of intolerance? (moral, beliefs, moral, Christ, legislation)

[MidnightBlue]

I think the best comment I read on ethics was by Bertrand Russell: "The superfluity of theoretical ethics is obvious in simple cases. Suppose, for instance, your child is ill. Love makes you wish to cure it, and science tells you how to do so. There is not an intermediate stage of ethical theory, where it is demonstrated that your child had better be cured. Your act springs directly from desire for an end, together with knowledge of means."

[Runt]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

I think the best comment I read on ethics was by Bertrand Russell: "The superfluity of theoretical ethics is obvious in simple cases. Suppose, for instance, your child is ill. Love makes you wish to cure it, and science tells you how to do so. There is not an intermediate stage of ethical theory, where it is demonstrated that your child had better be cured. Your act springs directly from desire for an end, together with knowledge of means."

So perhaps the effect of emotion on the formation of ethics should not be overlooked?

[Storm]

Originally Posted by ChristineES

If I were to say that I love someone, but something they do upsets me, is that intolerance? Even if I never mention what they are doing or let it affect my friendship, is that still intolerance? Is it intolerance that you don't like every thing about every person?

Christine, I don't want to jump to conclusions, so I'll just ask: is this about Christian attitudes toward homosexuality?

[MidnightBlue]

Originally Posted by Runt

So perhaps the effect of emotion on the formation of ethics should not be overlooked?

Maybe any worthwhile ethical system must be based on compassion and reason?

[Runt]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

Maybe any worthwhile ethical system must be based on compassion and reason?

My immediate reaction is "yes". However, people have committed injustice many times in the past in the name of love and compassion...

What's the saying? "The road to hell is paved with good intentions"?

[wizanda]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

Maybe any worthwhile ethical system must be based on compassion and reason?

Compassion too keep trying when clearly people stand against us, for speaking what is perceive to be correct and can verify with reason?

[Runt]

Originally Posted by wizanda

Compassion too keep trying when clearly people stand against us, for speaking what is perceive to be correct and can verify with reason?

I think he meant acting compassionately and logically, rather than merely logically.

[FFH]

The opposite of intolerance is "longsuffering".

The pure love of Christ, suffers long, and is "not easily provoked".

It goes both ways, both parties need to be tolerant of each other and love one another with the pure love of Christ, in order for positive change to occur..

Number 14: 18
The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation