The idea of moving from a position of tolerance toward one of empathy is an important notion for all human relating. Lauren Reichelt at Tikkun Daily Blog interviews Bishop Gene Robinson for his thoughts on this idea. Read the whole article here.
"I think first, we have to talk about tolerance not being enough. I have a friend who says the only thing you really have to tolerate is hemorrhoids.
And that kind of says it. You tolerate something that is unpleasant, unwanted but you have to learn to put up with. So when we talk about greater tolerance, whether it be around racial lines, or gender lines or sexual orientation lines, you know, its not much of a step forward. I mean, tolerance beats violence and negativity by miles! But tolerance is not the end that we’re seeking. I believe that we need to celebrate the diversity of races and gender and sexual orientation, and so I will never settle for tolerance only because I think that is far short of what we can do and far short of what is needed."
via www.tikkun.org
