Tolerance is a word we hear a lot in today‘s society. According to Webster, it is a sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with, one's own. In other words, people agreeably disagreeing. I might sympathize with your belief on say - life in prison vs. capital punishment - but at the same time, not agree with it.
Tyranny, on the other hand, is oppressive/absolute authority imposed by some on others who are differing with the established beliefs. So, if a government or institution takes a stand on a belief and imposes that stand on it’s people, without the ability to reject said belief, it is tyranny.
However, in today’s society, these two terms are mixed up. Today tolerance means, acceptance. The acceptance of someone else’s belief - say - sexuality or gender identify. To the point where, rejection of said belief is not an option because some institution says you must accept their view. That sounds like tyranny in my dictionary.
As a Christian public high school teacher, I recently had to sit through a workshop on gender identity and was instructed at this workshop to (among other things) “celebrate” with any student who “came out to me” because of their trust in confiding with me.
As a Christian who believes that; “God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27), I can listen, be a confidante and even offer another point of view to a confused high school student - but certainly not celebrate this unbiblical view.
Therefore, when you cast your vote next Tuesday, please think about your views as a Christian and about which candidate represents what you believe in. This election is Not about race, nor religion, nor a political party, nor special interests - but about future control. Think about, who voted God out of their party platform, think about abortion, the support of Israel, the support of gay marriage, the agendas in public education - these are the issues we as Christians are voting for or against next Tuesday.
The Truth
Someone will win this election, the question is - what will he bring with him? Prayerfully seek your choice and above all, may God continue to bless America.
