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I don't think Christianity (and most mainstream religions) teaches tolerance. It is difficult to teach tolerance and acceptance when there's an understanding of "to dos" and "not to dos" to get into the Kingdom. So, it should come as no surprise when zealots get a hold of all of these religions and their texts to suit exclusionary purposes.
I also don't think that people have to love in order not to hate. They can be apathetic. Many people are apathetic until there is some threat to their sense of balance and normalcy. That's when groups like this tend to be formed. So, preaching love to them silences them at the time but does not erase what they perceive to be their founding purpose.
This group has the right to nonviolent protest. I hope it remains nonviolent on the part of the protestors and the community.
Last edited by DrPhil; 09-24-2009 at 02:57 PM.
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