Most tolerant era, maybe. I think so, although I can't substantiate this. However, what I do know is that we still have a long way to go from being really tolerant.

I remember in the Netherlands ten years back, there was quite a big intolerance towards Turks and Moroccan people. Now there is still some intolerance, but it has gotten a whole lot better in my opinion.

The thing with tolerance is, is that by nature we are kind of suspicious and unfriendly towards 'new' cultures and people, especially if this is enhanced by talking with intolerant people. In reality, there is some truth in our feelings towards others. I mean, should we be tolerant towards Satanists or the KKK? I guess we have to distinguish a line between bad and different.

The thing with being tolerant with some groups such as Satanists is that they will harm and take action towards other groups. Therefore, to protect the majority, we have to set boundaries and disregard views from such groups. Some go further and attack the group that is said being 'evil' or 'bad' by saying this is for protection and we cannot allow such groups to exist in order to live in harmony with the world around us. The idea is fine, but we need to really look at how far we go in our intolerance or otherwise we might be just as bad as say the KKK. Are Muslims all terrorists of need to be killed to protect the majority? This is one of the questions that needs answering before action is taken.

Also, the problem with majority and minority is that sometimes the minority actually has better ideas and views towards living in a better world together. Of course if you support anarchy, this is questionable and the majority should not suffer from the acts and views from a small group of people. But what about equality in sex preference? And what about groups that give up all belongings to live in nature to preserve it? Isn't that actually better than what the majority is doing? Of course, most people don't go too far in following morals, especially if it doesn't affect them personally.

To be honest, with the differing views of six billion people, it is really hard to strike a balance between what is a bad element in our world in need of removal and a good element in need of preserving. In many of the topics in this sub-forum alone there are so many differing opinions about a wide variety of topics. And who's to say whose correct. Some can substantiate their claims better, but really in the end a lot of topics have arguments for both sides. I think in the end, if an opinion/group doesn't physically or mentally (meaning excessive mental violence) hurt others, I'm okay with that, as long as we keep in mind also our environment, that is besides just us humans.

What do you think?

Have a nice day,

Sander K.

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