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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
[B That doesn't mean that they are intolerant or that people of other denoms are wrong - its just their preference for personal reasons (which MTSUGIRL was kind enough to state why). [/B]
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Not to be a nit or anything, but I think this is wrong - it literally makes them intolerant:
in·tol·er·ant __ (_P_)__Pronunciation Key__(n-tlr-nt)
adj.
Not tolerant, especially:
a. Unwilling to tolerate differences in opinions, practices, or beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
b. Opposed to the inclusion or participation of those different from oneself, especially those of a different racial, ethnic, or social background.
c. Unable or unwilling to endure or support: intolerant of interruptions; a community intolerant of crime.
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The real issue is that you're applying negative connotation to intolerance - obviously you have your reasons for being intolerant, and until you extend it to areas other than dating etc, I don't see anything wrong with being intolerant.
I do, however, hate semantic stuff like saying "I'm not intolerant, I just won't tolerate any beliefs other than my own in a potential partner" - let's call it like it is, and we'll all be better off for it.
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