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Tolerance 12/07/2009
 
How do you change someone's truth when they believe with all their being that they are right?  Even though we look at the same situation from two sets of eyes, our views are completely opposite.  So whose truth is the right one?  As adults we need to remember to have an open mind to various ideas. We might not always agree, and we might not be able to change someone's truth, but we can certainly pass on the ability to be accepting of different perspectives to our children.  Our children are our future and to teach them tolerance is a truth that, at least for this once, we can all agree upon.  TM : )    

   
 


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mm
12/07/2009 1:12pm

Well said! Tolerance is key to peace. Having an open mind and, with it, the realization that one can be faulty, is a higher function of the brain, after all.
: )

I suspect people often confuse the term "truth" with "belief" and "opinion." What can be known to be absolutely true would have to be a universal truth and, thus, very little can be said to be absolutely true since it would be hard to quantify.

Yet, people have all sorts of beliefs and opinions that they maintain are "the truth." This is when they become rigid, set in their opinions and minds. If they can step back from that stance, recognize the difference between their opinion and what can actually be said to be true, they likely would have more peace in their minds (and be a whole lot nicer to hang around!).

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