The meaning of religious tolerance presents a particular dilemma for liberals, because we feel called upon to preach tolerance as a central ideal in our worldview. What constitutes religious tolerance towards Christian extremists at home and Islamic extremists abroad? How should we deal with religious extremists who preach hatred and violence toward people of religions other than their own? Are we intolerant when we strongly oppose religious ideologues who use government to promote their particular brand of religious belief? Continue reading →
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Politics and society: Dealing with religious extremism
Posted on January 19, 2007 by Jeffrey S. Victor, Ph.D.
The meaning of religious tolerance presents a particular dilemma for liberals, because we feel called upon to preach tolerance as a central ideal in our worldview. What constitutes religious tolerance towards Christian extremists at home and Islamic extremists abroad? How should we deal with religious extremists who preach hatred and violence toward people of religions other than their own? Are we intolerant when we strongly oppose religious ideologues who use government to promote their particular brand of religious belief? Continue reading →