The Importance Of Tolerance

Tolerance is defined as, “the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.” The definition not only seems reasonable, but to many it will sound familiar. From a young age, majority of the population is taught the importance of tolerance. The lessons we are told are simply social normalities that we are expected to learn as we enter society. With the guidance many of us were given in mind, we slowly start applying what we were taught.

In my own life, I have a good friend Noor, who is from the Middle East and she believes in the muslim faith. She is an incredibly kind person with a passion for helping people. I truly have enjoyed getting to know

People of Roman Catholic faith visit the Vatican and people of the Jewish faith take the journey to Jerusalem. People who follow the Muslim faith, partake in “The Hajj which is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey” (Peterson 1). People believe in the importance of their particular religious pilgrimages. They clearly all vary from one another, but are all equally important. Whatever pilgrimage one chooses to partake in, should be respected and

In Christianity, “Jesus is the second person of the Trinity and born of the Virgin Mary” (Peterson 2). People who practice Judaism believe “Jesus is an ordinary Jew, not the Messiah nor a divine person” (Peterson 2). While people of the Muslim faith believe “Jesus was a prophet, sent by Allah and born of the Virgin Mary, they don’t see him as divine like Judaism” (Peterson 2). Several religions believe in Jesus Christ, the role may vary, but it is still a contributing role to shaping their religion and what they choose to practice today. Jesus is still Jesus, regardless of the