What is an example of religious toleration?

Answer 1

"Religious toleration" may imply reluctant or paternal acceptance of 'wrong' faiths, but I am sure the intention of this question refers to religious tolerance. This occurs when the followers of a religion, and even the leaders of religion, accept that other faiths are equally valid, even if they do not believe in the tenets of those faiths.

Religious tolerance exists when a Taoist priest explains his religion by starting, "We believe ...", rather than simply asserting a belief as if undisputed truth, as some others do.

Religious tolerance exists when religious leaders accept the beliefs of others and do not seek to change the laws of the land to suit their own beliefs.

And an ancient example of religious tolerance surely is when the pagan Roman Emperor, and therefore chief priest of the pagan faith, Severus Alexander (222-235 CE), placed the statues of Abraham and of Christ in his domestic chapel as a mark of respect for two minority religions.

Answer 2

When Jesus was working with his disciples he would meet with believers and non-believers. He actually spent most of his life preaching to non-believers. Rather that attacking them he treated them with kindness and love. True tolerance has nothing to do with accepting behavior that is either wrong or runs counter to ones beliefs. Tolerance to me is showing compassion and love for others. Being a good advocate for your beliefs through these actions does far more to change the actions of others. In Islam's Golden Age, Bagdad offered illustrations of tolerance by bringing together great thinkers of all cultures to solve problems in math and science.

Answer 3

Example of religious toleration includes people who are not associated with any religion allowing those who do to express their beliefs. Non-believers also display tolerance.