Navigating Tolerance

Tolerance is defined as “to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something (that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference.”1 Tolerance is an idea that has taken root in American society.   The idea of toleration does not have followers who blatantly proclaim it to be wise. Instead, it is considered to be foolish when you do not tolerate every belief. You are labeled a loser if you don’t party on weekends; you are a bigot if you believe that husbands are...