Tolerance Of Other Faiths

What Is Tolerance Of Other Faiths?

Respecting and recognising the beliefs or practices of others who differ from our own.

ORAn acceptance that other people having different faiths

or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and not be the cause of prejudicial or

discriminatory behaviour.

Changing Society• In 2011, London was the most diverse region. The

North East and the North West had the highest proportion of Christians and Wales had the highest proportion of people reporting no religion.• This demonstrates the increase in diversity, especially

in important areas such as London

Religion In Our Region• Knowsley was the local authority with the highest proportion of

people reporting to be Christians at 80.9% and Tower Hamlets had the highest proportion of Muslims at 34.5% (over seven times the England and Wales figure).• However, this shows that tolerance towards other religions is

important as people may be fearful to voice their true religions at risk of not being accepted into society

Negative Impacts On Tolerance• It’s important to note that religious beliefs are held

closer to people as individuals. If you insult or disrespect the beliefs, you will in turn insult and offend the people who hold them. • There are two main types of racist and religious hate

crime;Crime and Disorder act of 1998 – aggravated offencesCriminal Justice act 2003 – sentenced for offences• There is also the Discrimination claim under the

Equality act of 2010

Catholic Values Towards Tolerance• As Catholics we’re all created in the eyes of God and made equally• Therefore we should treat everyone with respect • GOLDEN RULE – “Treat others as you want to be treated.”

Useful Quotes • “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to

be happy, practice compassion” The Dalai Lama• “Never take a person’s dignity, it is worth everything to them, and

nothing to you” Frank Barron • “There is neither Jew, nor Greek, there is neither slave, nor free, there

is no male or female, you are all in one Christ Jesus

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