People are born unique. Tolerance is a virtue one shows towards other person who has different belief, culture and values and giving respect to that person for what he is without necessarily understanding the differences. - Akila [Iowa City, IA, US] 02.13.2010

To "tolerate" another, is to minimally accept a person, to allow his existance, but to my mind, "tolerance" is not a strong enough word, if one hopes for a world redeemed. Tolerance grudgingly acknowledges difference. I want more: I want a culture where differences are celebrated! A place where one not only listens to and respects difference, but where one anticipates joy and delight in the experience of the other! - Diana [Corpus Christi, TX, US] 02.10.2010

Accepting unconditionally the differences in the the beliefs and ideas of others; that each one of us is a unique and distinct individual. - Lanny [Spokane Valley, CA, USA] 02.05.2010

Tolerance is plain and simple. To me, it means putting up with and getting along with people no matter how different they are in all aspects of life. - Vanessa [Porterville, CA, USA] 02.04.2010

To me, tolerance means that each person is judged as a unique individual, for who they are and what they do, rather than as a member of any particular group. - Hope [Pasco, WA, USA] 01.22.2010

Tolerance means, for me, the freedom, the freedom for the man. - [Ophelia, Lille, France] 12.29.2009

Remain smile[sic] whatever happens to you! - Huiqing, Hunan, China] 12.17.2009

Treating everyone as if they are a human being. As if they are no better or no worse than I am. - Diamante [California City, CA, USA] 12.15.2009

Being tolerant means to be aware and accepting of others beliefs, even though you can't be completely tolerant you should always try. - Daniel [Mentone, CA, USA] 11.15.2009

Tolerance means to accept one's thoughts even if you might not agree - Spencer [San Bernardino, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, Tolerance means accepting in one or another's flaws and beliefs. - Alan [Redland, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Understanding that there are opinions other than yours. - Natalie [Redland, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance means being able to control yourself against other people's ideas, religions, race, etc. and handling conflicts because of difference. - Paris [Mentone, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Acceptance of a variation of ideas and cultures that may or may not be different than your own. - Tony [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance is the ability to endure ones thoughts, actions, and beliefs, contrary to your own. - Nathan [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance means to is accept all people whose beliefs differ from my own with an open mind and open heart. - Summer [Loma Linda, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance is patience that all people should have towards one another. Although many are prejudice people should be kind and caring. Not stereotyping or judging others. - Sarah [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance is accepting people for who they are and not being mean to them just because they are different. - Victor [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance means, to me, the acceptance of different races and religions even if you don't believe it. such as, if your a christian and you see a Muslum or Jew you ju accept that they're there. - Kaleb [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance means respecting other people's ideas, beliefs, and appearances and accepting differences.
- Rachel [San Bernardino, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance is mainly respect for one another's ideas and perspectives. It is accepting someone else's religion or culture without disapproval. - Klara [Yucaipa, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, Tolerance is an attitude that treats everyone fairly. - Emil [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerence means to me that you should accept one another for who they are, like their beliefs and cultures. - Sarah [Redland, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance to me is the exception, understanding, and respect of someone else's religion, culture, and thoughts. - Joshua [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance is acception with more strength. - Barbara[Springfield, AZ, USA] 11.05.2009

Tolerance to me means, when you accept someone when their own beliefs differ from your own and you don't judge/hold that against them because of it. - Tearsea [Highland, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

In my opinion, tolerance is being able to be social with anyone no matter what they are. The only way to not be social with someone and still have tolerance is when they provoke you, however, you still have to be nice to them. You cannot be prejudice or racist, or even sexist. This is what tolerance means to me. - Caleb [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

To me, tolerance means respecting other peoples lifestyles and choices even if they differ from our own. We should not judge people by our standards because we are not perfect either. - Claire [Redlands, CA, USA] 11.05.2009

It means to me to understand others whether you agree or not with them. - Jonathan [Lafayette, CA, USA] 10.30.2009

Tolerance means acknowledging that there is no "one true way." All persons are deserving of freedom and equal treatment under the law. Tolerance means accepting even those people who have views that are the opposite of mine. It means that all people, regardless of race, religion, sexual identity, political views, appearance and socio-economic status should be free to live their lives as they see fit, so long as they do not harm others. - Laura [Sutter Creek, CA, USA] 10.06.2009

Respecting everyone's individualism. not imposing our own visions upon others. - Irving [Simi Valley, CA, USA] 09.25.2009

In an ideal world that Jew and gentile respect each other. - Pauline [Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom] 09.08.2009

Being respectful of others beliefs, lifestyles etc. Accepting that just because someone is different then myself does not make them wrong or less deserving of my respect. - Loujean [Three Rivers, TX, USA] 07.26.2009

Being Fair and respectful of all of our differences. A commitment to defending and protecting the intrinsic right of all peoples to individual beliefs, appearances, and religions. - Larissa [Middleboro, MA, USA] 07.24.2009

Putting up with something with which I disagree. It is NOT the same as acceptance, validation, or viewing as equal. - Phil [Duarte, CA, USA] 07.15.2009

Something that should be put up with. - Christinas [Garden Grove, CA, USA] 07.12.2009