Maybe this concept of 'tolerance' had amicable beginnings, questioning authority modernists took for granted as solid and wise and wanting to be more inclusive. But then so-called 'tolerance' morphed into mindless acceptance and embrace of self-defeating relativism. Relativism, in the truest sense, is such that one cannot legitimately advocate for one particular position, such as relativism itself, without being self-refuting.
Alleged 'tolerance' claims to welcome everyone with a warm embrace. But 'tolerance' is a wolf disguised in sheep's clothing. It is exclusive without openly advertising its prejudices and what it desires to silence forevermore.
Given that today is the anniversary allotted for celebrating Jesus's birth, I am coming out of the closet by saying...
I enjoyed celebrating and commemorating Jesus's birth. I am thankful that the Father in heaven loved each and every person, including me, so very much, that he sent his Son here to die so that we may have a chance at everlasting life in heaven, with Him. I celebrated with a Christmas tree.
That does not mean I did not or do not appreciate other holidays, such as Hanukkah. Bless those celebrating Hanukkah, belated.
I do believe we, I, could better exemplify love: give someone a helping hand, let another person ahead of me, cook a person a meal, take time to listen to someone's story, meet a person where she or he is, the list goes on.
We are supposed to love, to truly love all, including the 'misfits' or societal rejects, including: individuals without homes, people who live different lifestyles from us, and maybe even Christians, too.
Happy Christmas to all.
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