Daily 49er - opinion

Student responds to attack

From what I understand tolerance was once defined as recognizing and respecting others’ beliefs and practices even without sharing them. Tolerance would often necessarily entail enduring, or putting up with, someone or something especially liked.
 
But today’s definition of tolerance seems to be very different. Now, a “tolerant” person views all values, beliefs, lifestyles, and truth claims as equal.
 
I respect others beliefs, but as a follower of Christ, if I thought that all religious claims where equal, then I would not truly believe what Jesus said when He claimed: I am the Way the Truth and the Life.
 
Yes I am grateful that we have freedom of religion in this country, and that we all have a choice. If it wasn’t for freedom of religion I might have not found Christ.
 
In response to Mr Ritchie’s article on “Religious Adds too intrusive,” you’re right Mr. Ritchie; it’s not my job to convert people, only God can do that. But if I am to say that this Jesus was God in the Flesh, and I have truly grasped that He died for me, then I must, by the very definition and character of God, be submitted to and obedient to what Christ called me to; mainly, to proclaim the love of God to as many people as I come in contact with before I die; especially in a country where we have the freedom to do so.

— John Lockmer
Art Major