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Tolerance is an Attitude of Respecting Differences, Understand Its Meaning and Benefits

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Kapanlagi.com - Tolerance is an attitude that everyone must have. Tolerance is an attitude of mutual respect and appreciation for the diversity that exists. In this case, the diversity that exists in society such as religion, customs, culture, and so on. With the attitude of mutual respect and appreciation, society will be free from conflicts between groups, so that life becomes more peaceful and calm.

The attitude of tolerance has an important meaning for the diverse Indonesian nation, with diverse backgrounds of religion, culture, tradition, habits, and customs. Tolerance will maintain the unity and unity of the Indonesian nation, and keep it away from division. Therefore, tolerance is one of the attitudes that must be instilled continuously in every individual from generation to generation.

To understand more deeply that tolerance is an attitude of mutual respect and appreciation of differences, you can read the following reviews that have been summarized from various sources.

 

1. Understanding Tolerance

As mentioned earlier, tolerance is about respecting and honoring existing differences. This understanding is in line with the origin of the word "tolerance" taken from the Latin word "tolerance" which means 'respect' or 'honor'. In this case, respecting and honoring means allowing various opinions, perspectives, and beliefs that contradict oneself.

In general, tolerance is shown through an attitude that is able to control oneself to respect and not criticize the principles of others who are different. Tolerance is often associated with respecting differences in opinions, religions, cultures, and races. Tolerance is the opposite of discrimination. Therefore, this attitude must be upheld and instilled in every individual.

 

2. Definition of Tolerance According to Experts

In addition to the general explanations above, several experts have also expressed their opinions about tolerance. Here are some definitions of tolerance according to experts.

1. Friedrich Heiler
According to Heiler, tolerance is the attitude of someone who upholds religious pluralism, so they will respect every follower of that religion. Heiler also mentioned that every follower of a religion has the right to be treated equally by everyone in general.

2. Max Isaac Dimont
Max Isaac Dimont believes that tolerance is the attitude of acknowledging peace and not deviating from existing norms. In addition, tolerance also becomes a form of respect and appreciation for the actions of others.

3. Tillman
Tillman refers to tolerance as an attitude of mutual respect done with the aim of achieving peace. This means that tolerance is one of the essential factors in creating peace.

 

3. Types of Tolerance

As mentioned earlier, tolerance is an attitude of mutual respect often associated with cultural diversity, religion, and so on. Based on this statement, tolerance is also differentiated into several types according to the field that underlies it. Here are some of these types of tolerance.

1. Religious Tolerance
Religious tolerance is one of the things that needs to be maintained. This is because, for some people, religion is a sensitive matter, related to the individual's relationship with the creator. Therefore, we need to respect the diversity of religions that exist. Moreover, as we know, Indonesia has various religions such as Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Every religious community must respect each other in order to achieve peace.

2. Cultural Tolerance
In addition to diverse religions, Indonesia also has diverse cultures. Each culture has its own uniqueness. Therefore, it is important to uphold tolerance in terms of culture, without considering one culture superior or inferior to others.

3. Political Tolerance
Tolerance can also be shown through respecting different opinions or views, including in politics. It needs to be understood that political views are the rights of every citizen. Therefore, everyone must respect and appreciate each other, even if they have opposing views and choices. With that, unity and togetherness will remain preserved.

 

4. Benefits of Tolerance

Implementing a tolerant attitude in everyday life will bring many benefits. Here are some benefits of maintaining a tolerant attitude amidst diversity.

1. Creating a Harmonious and Peaceful Life
With a tolerant attitude, a person will be able to restrain themselves and not impose their opinions on others. Indirectly, this will make life more harmonious and peaceful.

2. Strengthening the Bond of Brotherhood
Tolerance will make everyone respect each other, so they will consider differences as something normal and worth preserving. With that, the bond of brotherhood among the Indonesian people will become stronger, despite the many differences.

3. Expanding Perspectives
By cultivating a tolerant attitude, a person will think more openly. This will help in personal development. People with a tolerant attitude tend to have curiosity and a desire to learn new things. They are also not hesitant to exchange views with others, making them more open to understanding the world.

4. Accepting the Values of Others
Having an open-minded perspective will not only make it easier for someone to accept new insights. More than that, tolerance will also make it easier for someone to accept the values of others.

5. Fostering Nationalism
In a broader sense, tolerance is also capable of fostering a sense of nationalism in every individual as a citizen. This is because a person with a tolerant attitude usually has a high love for their homeland. Furthermore, they truly understand that diversity in Indonesia is something special and should always be preserved.

That is among the reviews regarding tolerance as an attitude of mutual respect and appreciation of differences. Hopefully, it is beneficial and can broaden insights.

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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