How the Word "Tolerance" Became Redefined
T olerance used to be the attitude that we took toward one another about an important issue, but agreed to treat each other with respect, even if we refused to embrace other’s view on a particular topic. In short, we may disagree with each other over a religious, political, or societal issue, but we will show each other respect and treat each other with decency, as the Lord Jesus decreed in Matthew 7:12: "Do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law of the Prophets." However, our secular society has over the years redefined the meaning of Tolerance . Now many are defining Tolerance as recognizing and embracing all views as equally valuable and true, even if the make opposite claims about truth. Many today are being taught that embracing this new definition of Tolerance means that we must accept that fact that "Objective Truth Doesn't Exist." ...