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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

GROUP PRAYER: Dear Michael, this evening our main prayer is for the young people of our country, those without direction in their lives and finding themselves in a state of confusion, lacking the ability to make moral decisions. We ask that a corps of individuals with love in their

GROUP PRAYER: Dear Michael, this evening our main [[prayer]] is for the [[young people]] of our country, those without [[direction]] in their lives and finding themselves in a state of [[confusion]], lacking the [[ability]] to make [[moral]] [[decisions]]. We ask that a corps of [[individuals]] with [[love]] in their

hearts and minds be sent out into the cities, towns and rural counties across the 50 states of this country to work with and help these young

hearts and [[minds]] be sent out into the [[cities]], towns and [[rural]] counties across the 50 states of this country to work with and help these [[young

people find love and understanding so great they may begin to build their lives on this foundation. We ask that this education program vary from

people]] find [[love]] and [[understanding]] so great they may begin to build their lives on this [[foundation]]. We ask that this [[education]] program vary from

group to group to truly meet their needs, emotionally and physically, to help them to prepare themselves to live productive lives, living with

group to group to truly meet their needs, [[emotionally]] and [[physically]], to help them to [[prepare]] themselves to live productive lives, living with

respect for themselves and their fellow Urantians.

[[respect]] for themselves and their fellow Urantians.

We ask that these teachers be sent by whatever vehicle you have at your disposal, our new presidential administration, churches, schools, for

We ask that these [[teachers]] be sent by whatever vehicle you have at your disposal, our new presidential administration, [[churches]], [[schools]], for

profit and non-profit companies as well as other branches of government and organizations. Also Michael, it is our deepest hope they will become God-knowing and God-loving.

[[profit]] and [[non-profit companies]] as well as other branches of [[government]] and organizations. Also [[Michael]], it is our deepest [[hope]] they will [[become]] God-knowing and God-loving.

In follow-up to two past prayers, please help clean water to flow through the Somalian countryside, water for medical needs and water needed to

In follow-up to two past [[prayers]], please help clean [[water]] to [[flow]] through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia#Somali_Civil_War Somalian] countryside, water for [[medical]] needs and water needed to

sustain life, whether it go the way of water trucks..but please help the water reach individuals who need it so amputations do not have to be done

sustain life, whether it go the way of water trucks..but please help the water reach [[individuals]] who need it so amputations do not have to be done

for individuals who are suffering from infections. Also, in the land formerly known as Yugoslavia, please impress upon the minds of the soldiers, military officers and leaders that rape is not an acceptable way to fight a war and bring about ethnic cleansing. Please help the United Nations to broker a peace treaty that will last.

for [[individuals]] who are suffering from [[infections]]. Also, in the [[land]] formerly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslavia#Federal_Republic_of_Yugoslavia Yugoslavia], please impress upon the [[minds]] of the [[soldiers]], military officers and [[leaders]] that [[rape]] is not an acceptable way to fight a [[war]] and bring about [[ethnic]] cleansing. Please help the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations United Nations] to broker a [[peace]] [[treaty]] that will last.

And above all, Michael, we ask that your Father's will be done above our will in all these prayers and all these things that we ask. It is our deepest hope that these things that we have asked for will be able to come about through love and through your will, Michael. Thank you for listening to our prayers.

And above all, [[Michael]], we ask that y[[our Father]]'s will be done above our will in all these [[prayers]] and all these things that we ask. It is our deepest [[hope]] that these things that we have asked for will be able to come about through [[love]] and through your will, Michael. Thank you for [[listening]] to our [[prayers]].

WELMEK: Greetings everyone, this is Welmek. It is always a pleasure to be in association with you. It pleases us to hear your effective prayers. Each time you attempt to communicate in such a way, you do yourself as well as your brothers and sisters a great service.

WELMEK: Greetings everyone, this is Welmek. It is always a [[pleasure]] to be in [[association]] with you. It pleases us to hear your [[effective prayers]]. Each time you attempt to [[communicate]] in such a way, you do yourself as well as your [[brothers and sisters]] a great [[service]].

Your prayer for the youth is wholly consistent with the activity that is currently going on amongst ourselves. There is a team called the New Generation Team. It is a specific corps of instructors that have been designed to implement programs that will do almost exactly what you have

Your prayer for the youth is wholly consistent with the activity that is currently going on amongst ourselves. There is a team called the ''New Generation Team''. It is a specific corps of instructors that have been [[designed]] to implement programs that will do almost exactly what you have

asked. We are wholly aware of the need for future generations follow- through with what we have started here over the past few years. It is truly deplorable to see so many of the youth of your world in such a plight, not knowing who to love, not knowing about the Father, unsure of themselves and unsure of a secure future.

asked. We are wholly [[aware]] of the need for [[future]] [[generations]] follow- through with what we have started here over the past few years. It is truly deplorable to see so many of the [[youth]] of your world in such a plight, not knowing who to [[love]], not knowing about [[the Father]], unsure of themselves and unsure of a [[secure]] [[future]].

These things, my friends, will take time to change. They take effort on all of our parts. However, by such effective praying, you will help to facilitate the outworking of this mission. As I have told you before and will re-iterate tonight, nothing will stop the plan of Michael. But it does help that you think about these things and do what you can to see the fruition thereof.

These things, my [[friends]], will take time to [[change]]. They take [[effort]] on all of our parts. However, by such [[effective praying]], you will help to [[facilitate]] the outworking of [[this mission]]. As I have told you before and will [[reiterate]] tonight, nothing will stop the plan of [[Michael]]. But it does help that you think about these things and do what you can to see the fruition thereof.

Let us take a moment of silent worship for our Father before we begin tonight's meeting.

Let us take a moment of [[silent]] [[worship]] for [[our Father]] before we begin tonight's [[meeting]].

regards to this matter. I [[debated]] whether or not I wanted to [[share]] with you our [[thoughts]] and [[feelings]] to the extent possible on this [[topic]] before we had the [[group]] [[participation]]. I decided to implement part of the characteristic of [[tolerance]] and allow you to [[express]] yourself first.

Let us begin. There are many gathered here this evening, as has become customary. Your subject matter tonight, while not necessarily more important than other topics that we have discussed, nevertheless it is most important that you take heed to how you feel and what you think in

There is much I wish to [[discuss]], so why don't we begin with your comments; and [[hopefully]], time will allow us to [[engage]] further. Thank you Dennis for your [[preparation]] and please [[initiate]] your [[discussion]].

regards to this matter. I debated whether or not I wanted to share with you our thoughts and feelings to the extent possible on this topic before we had the group participation. I decided to implement part of the characteristic of tolerance and allow you to express yourself first.

There is much I wish to discuss, so why don't we begin with your comments; and hopefully, time will allow us to engage further. Thank you Dennis for your preparation and please initiate your discussion.

for [[freedom]] of [[education]] for all Americans. Just recently another area where [[tolerance]] is a [[consideration]] is being voiced regarding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality gays] in the [[military]], which is a [[topic]] we may get to yet this evening.

D: Thank you Welmek. This week has been an eventful week with Thurgood Marshall graduating, one of the most eloquent and indomitable voices

I would like to begin, of course, with a [[definition]] of what [[tolerance]] is. There are a number of [[factors]] involved in how we would [[choose]] to

for freedom of education for all Americans. Just recently another area where tolerance is a consideration is being voiced regarding gays in the military, which is a topic we may get to yet this evening.

use the term. Welmek [[emphasized]] it's one of the primary aspects of [[character]] a few weeks ago, so I would [[encourage]] someone to start the ball rolling with how they [[understand]] [[tolerance]].

I would like to begin, of course, with a definition of what tolerance is. There are a number of factors involved in how we would choose to

M: I [[thought]] about it, and I think to me [[tolerance]], if I had to define it with other [[words]], would be [[understanding]], [[compassion]], and [[humility]]. I think many times when we're tolerant of something, it's something that we consider to be [[negative]] or un-Godlike; and whether it's a [[person]]'s [[attitude]], [[behavior]]. And so I find it much more [[difficult]] to be tolerant than I do to be [[patient]]. For a long time I thought the two were similar, but I don't think they're similar at all. I think with [[tolerance]] you have to be more [[understanding]] of whatever actions you're being patient with. I think that's understanding; and after [[reading]] the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus Jesus papers] when I was younger for the first time, it's [[amazing]] to me how tolerant [[Jesus]] was with those he came in [[contact]] with. I think he was a perfect [[example]] of tolerance, but [[understanding]] I think is what tolerance is about.

use the term. Welmek emphasized it's one of the primary aspects of character a few weeks ago, so I would encourage someone to start the ball rolling with how they understand tolerance.

M: I thought about it, and I think to me tolerance, if I had to define it with other words, would be understanding, compassion, and humility. I think many times when we're tolerant of something, it's something that we consider to be negative or un-Godlike; and whether it's a person's attitude, behavior. And so I find it much more difficult to be tolerant than I do to be patient. For a long time I thought the two were similar, but I don't think they're similar at all. I think with tolerance you have to be more understanding of whatever actions you're being patient with. I think that's understanding; and after reading the Jesus papers when I was younger for the first time, it's amazing to me how tolerant Jesus was with those he came in contact with. I think he was a perfect example of tolerance, but understanding I think is what tolerance is about.

J: [[Tolerance]], to me, has something to do with not being [[judgmental]] of others; and that's one thing I always [[remember]] that [[Jesus]] always said, not to [[judge]] others and to be [[tolerant]] of that. That's a real high order, but I think it has a lot to do with not judging others.

J: Tolerance, to me, has something to do with not being judgmental of others; and that's one thing I always remember that Jesus always said, not to judge others and to be tolerant of that. That's a real high order, but I think it has a lot to do with not judging others.

S: I think that it goes along with [[understanding]] no matter who it is, that people are doing the best they can. Even if their best is nowhere close to our bottom, they're still doing the best they can.

S: I think that it goes along with understanding no matter who it is, that people are doing the best they can. Even if their best is nowhere close to our bottom, they're still doing the best they can.

D: I was [[wondering]] when we talk about how [[tolerant]] one should be, to make a distinction [[between]] being tolerant for the [[individual]] and what

their [[actions]] are. Do we want to draw the line somewhere as far as what we [[accept]] in terms of [[action]]. Does anybody have any [[thoughts]] on that line?

M: Are you suggesting that there's a [[distinction]] to be made between the [[identity]] of a [[person]] and their [[behavior]]?

 

M: Are you suggesting that there's a distinction to be made between the identity of a person and their behavior?

D: Yes.

D: Yes.

M: That is, tolerant of an individual but not necessarily are tolerant of their behavior.

M: That is, tolerant of an [[individual]] but not necessarily are tolerant of their [[behavior]].

D: Where does justice come in. At what point should we seek justice? And how would we express tolerance for that individual and yet not necessarily sanction the behavior.

D: Where does [[justice]] come in. At what point should we seek justice? And how would we [[express]] [[tolerance]] for that [[individual]] and yet not necessarily [[sanction]] the [[behavior]].

S: Separate the action from the actor. You love the person but you hate what they do.

S: Separate the [[action]] from the [[actor]]. You [[love]] the [[person]] but you [[hate]] what they do.

D: It's a difficult . ..

D: It's a [[difficult]] . ..

K: You could also try to understand motivation. People have a lifetime of problems. Maybe in their lives the abuser is many times abused; and that doesn't condone the action, but it helps you to understand where they are and it brings in a little bit more of a sympathetic justice. They should be punished for what they did, but at the same time let's try to help them sort out what started the problem to begin with and let's try to end the cycle. Rather than just punishing and punishing, let's do something constructive and end that cycle.

K: You could also try to [[understand]] [[motivation]]. People have a lifetime of [[problems]]. Maybe in their lives the [[abuser]] is many times abused; and that doesn't [[condone]] the [[action]], but it helps you to [[understand]] where they are and it brings in a little bit more of a [[sympathetic]] [[justice]]. They should be [[punished]] for what they did, but at the same time let's try to help them sort out what started the [[problem]] to begin with and let's try to end the [[cycle]]. Rather than just punishing and punishing, let's do something constructive and end that [[cycle]].

S: Isn't tolerance more or less an automatic response to understanding? When we don't understand someone, their behavior for example, it might be more difficult for us to be tolerant of something. But if they're giving us a negative response because they don't feel good, but we don't understand that, and when we do find out that they don't feel good, then we seem to automatically be more tolerant because we understand their position, what's eating them.

S: Isn't tolerance more or less an [[automatic]] [[response]] to [[understanding]]? When we don't [[understand]] someone, their [[behavior]] for example, it might be more difficult for us to be tolerant of something. But if they're giving us a [[negative]] response because they don't feel [[good]], but we don't understand that, and when we do find out that they don't [[feel]] [[good]], then we seem to [[automatically]] be more [[tolerant]] because we understand their [[position]], what's eating them.

M: Compassion fits in there somewhere. To even have the ability to be tolerant, you have to be compassionate to some degree.

M: [[Compassion]] fits in there somewhere. To even have the [[ability]] to be [[tolerant]], you have to be [[compassionate]] to some [[degree]].

D: What about a stranger? When we encounter a stranger that we don't really know anything about, we have established friendship where we have some knowledge and the bonds that develop through knowledge and understanding, but..

D: What about a [[stranger]]? When we encounter a stranger that we don't really know anything about, we have [[established]] [[friendship]] where we have some [[knowledge]] and the bonds that [[develop]] through knowledge and [[understanding]], but..

S: That would take a degree of faith I guess in saying to yourself, "Well, that person's got a legitimate reason for behaving that way."

S: That would take a [[degree]] of [[faith]] I guess in saying to yourself, "Well, that person's got a legitimate [[reason]] for behaving that way."

You just don't know.

You just don't know.

K: And also to remember that there's a fragment of God in each of us; and if you treat people with that in mind, then it's much easier to tolerate whatever they're doing. You're not condoning their actions, but you do realize that God loves that person just as much as He loves you, so it clears the picture a little bit I think.

K: And also to [[remember]] that there's a [[fragment of God]] in each of us; and if you treat people with that in [[mind]], then it's much easier to [[tolerate]] whatever they're doing. You're not [[condoning]] their [[actions]], but you do [[realize]] that [[God]] loves that person just as much as He loves you, so it clears the [[picture]] a little bit I think.

M: It's definitely a different kind of tolerance when it's someone you know versus someone that you don't. There's a difference there.

M: It's definitely a different kind of [[tolerance]] when it's someone you know versus someone that you don't. There's a [[difference]] there.

S: It's open-mindedness too.

S: It's open-mindedness too.

M: There's a difference when you encounter someone that's from another country and doesn't speak English. You're more tolerant of their behavior and their (?) than you are of someone that you love.

M: There's a [[difference]] when you encounter someone that's from another country and doesn't speak [[English]]. You're more [[tolerant]] of their [[behavior]] and their (?) than you are of someone that you [[love]].

D: So there's still some distance when we use the word tolerance in which you don't necessarily in an intimate relationship say, "I tolerate you." (laughter)

D: So there's still some distance when we use the word [[tolerance]] in which you don't necessarily in an [[intimate]] [[relationship]] say, "I tolerate you." ([[laughter]])

A: I think you can tolerate certain behaviors in intimate relationships, and maybe that's a real test of love too because we expect so much more from that person because we do love them. To me, tolerance is, I think of it as patience and then I think of tolerance as a step that goes beyond patience. It's like the ideal of patience comes first and tolerance is more of what Mark and Steve and Jill said all rolled into that.

A: I think you can tolerate certain [[behaviors]] in [[intimate]] [[relationships]], and maybe that's a real test of [[love]] too because we [[expect]] so much more from that person because we do love them. To me, tolerance is, I think of it as [[patience]] and then I [[think]] of [[tolerance]] as a step that goes beyond [[patience]]. It's like the [[ideal]] of [[patience]] comes first and tolerance is more of what Mark and Steve and Jill said all rolled into that.

L: I think what Mark said was interesting because that's how I feel about it too. I can be patient in an impersonal situation, but tolerance to me indicates that interaction with a personality; and it has love added to patience. You can have love with patience, but you don't always; and tolerance always has love. I guess compassion would come under that, understanding, kindness or whatever.

L: I think what Mark said was interesting because that's how I [[feel]] about it too. I can be [[patient]] in an [[impersonal]] situation, but tolerance to me indicates that [[interaction]] with a [[personality]]; and it has [[love]] added to [[patience]]. You can have love with patience, but you don't always; and [[tolerance]] always has [[love]]. I guess [[compassion]] would come under that, [[understanding]], [[kindness]] or whatever.

To me, too, it's kind of recognizing universe reality that every one of us is different and that having that respect for that difference in another person, it's not just "putting up" with that person, it's realizing that maybe some of the things you don't especially find very endearing about that person are still an expression of the Father. And this is reality. All through our universe career we're going to meet individuals that are very, very different from us.

To me, too, it's kind of [[recognizing]] [[universe reality]] that every one of us is [[different]] and that having that [[respect]] for that difference in another person, it's not just "putting up" with that person, it's realizing that maybe some of the things you don't especially find very endearing about that person are still an [[expression]] of [[the Father]]. And this is [[reality]]. All through our [[universe career]] we're going to meet [[individuals]] that are very, very different from us.

This is an ongoing thing. As tolerant as we may become on this planet, we've got a lot more to do in the future.

This is an ongoing thing. As [[tolerant]] as we may become on [[this planet]], we've got a lot more to do in the [[future]].

M: I would follow that. It seemed to me in thinking about this over the week that I drew the conclusion, and I went through all the thinking about understanding, etc., and I came up with that very conclusion, that tolerance was a genuine appreciation for diversity. If you really appreciate diversity and how wonderful this universe is in all of its diverse manifestations and personality, then that recognition in an everyday sense will necessarily result in being tolerant of people. I'm thinking back about my life and when I was a hippie weirdo and had long hair (laughter) and we all fancied ourselves very tolerant. We couldn't stand people who were intolerant. (laughter)

M: I would follow that. It seemed to me in [[thinking]] about this over the week that I drew the conclusion, and I went through all the [[thinking]] about [[understanding]], etc., and I came up with that very [[conclusion]], that tolerance was a genuine [[appreciation]] for [[diversity]]. If you really appreciate diversity and how [[wonderful]] [[this universe]] is in all of its diverse [[manifestations]] and [[personality]], then that recognition in an everyday sense will necessarily result in being [[tolerant]] of people. I'm [[thinking]] back about my life and when I was a hippie weirdo and had long hair (laughter) and we all fancied ourselves very [[tolerant]]. We couldn't stand people who were intolerant. (laughter)

Remember those days? People who weren't tolerant, you couldn't stand them?

Remember those days? People who weren't [[tolerant]], you couldn't stand them?

A: They had short hair.

A: They had short hair.

M: They had short hair. (laughter) It's funny how that happens, but that people are different than you and have different views than you and how distasteful they might be at some level, still there's a purpose for that; and if we only had the ability to appreciate that...

M: They had short hair. (laughter) It's funny how that happens, but that people are different than you and have different views than you and how distasteful they might be at some level, still there's a [[purpose]] for that; and if we only had the [[ability]] to appreciate that...

K: You can flip a coin too, Marty, and someone looked at you with your long hair and thought "That hippie, he'll never amount to anything."

K: You can flip a coin too, Marty, and someone looked at you with your long hair and thought "That hippie, he'll never amount to anything."

And now you're an attorney.

And now you're an attorney.

M: They were right. (laughter)

M: They were right. ([[laughter]])

K: But they made judgments about you. You had long hair, you were no good.

K: But they made [[judgments]] about you. You had long hair, you were no [[good]].

M: I like what Jill said. I think the beginning, to even begin tolerance, you have to not judge because I think most people who are intolerant the first thing they do is judge. You immediately judge and then criticize or create a negative concept or view of what they're saying. That's very important.

M: I like what Jill said. I think the beginning, to even begin [[tolerance]], you have to not judge because I think most people who are intolerant the first thing they do is [[judge]]. You immediately judge and then [[criticize]] or create a [[negative]] concept or view of what they're saying. That's very important.

K: And people have a tendency to do that upon first introduction anyway. You size somebody up immediately, from the very beginning; you have to try to stay a little bit more open or you won't get any farther to find out what that person's really like.

K: And people have a tendency to do that upon first introduction anyway. You size somebody up [[immediately]], from the very beginning; you have to try to stay a little bit more open or you won't get any farther to find out what that person's really like.

M: I find that it's not really different from what everybody is saying, but I'm trying to boil it down. To me, it's an attitude of loving open-mindedness. I think the open-mindedness is crucial; it tied into being judgmental. Every situation we look at we build an image based upon our own framework of experience; and we have certain expectations, certain beliefs, maybe certain stereotypes, whatever it is, and then when things don't fit that, that causes a reaction. So being able to be open-minded and realize that there's much beyond our level of experience that we don't really understand yet will tend to suspend that judgment and that's where the loving part comes in. You try to remain a little more open so you can understand them better.

M: I find that it's not really [[different]] from what everybody is saying, but I'm trying to boil it down. To me, it's an [[attitude]] of loving open-mindedness. I think the open-mindedness is crucial; it tied into being [[judgmental]]. Every situation we look at we build an image based upon our own framework of [[experience]]; and we have certain [[expectations]], certain [[beliefs]], maybe certain [[stereotypes]], whatever it is, and then when things don't fit that, that causes a [[reaction]]. So being able to be open-minded and [[realize]] that there's much beyond our level of [[experience]] that we don't really [[understand]] yet will tend to suspend that judgment and that's where the loving part comes in. You try to remain a little more open so you can [[understand]] them better.

There may come a time, because of certain actions, you might have to make a judgment on the actions, but you still can't judge their soul or spirit. You can't truly know those things. It's just that shattering. Our world is so small. We build these images, all of these concepts; and we think we understand so much, but we truly understand almost nothing.

There may come a time, because of certain [[actions]], you might have to make a [[judgment]] on the [[actions]], but you still can't judge their [[soul]] or [[spirit]]. You can't truly know those things. It's just that shattering. Our world is so small. We build these [[images]], all of these [[concepts]]; and we think we [[understand]] so much, but we truly understand almost nothing.

B: I think that intolerance begins with people because we're so isolate from each other. We can't get inside of each other's heads or thoughts. We can't see so that we can relate on a superficial level, but we can't get inside. People have like a religious experience or something that causes them to know a great joy, and they think, oh, this is wonderful. I have this personal pipeline to God and they think it's the only one and they don't think anyone else has one. And so they begin to feel superior, and I think this is what causes intolerance, our inability to really truly know another human being.

B: I think that intolerance begins with people because we're so [[isolate]]d from each other. We can't get inside of each other's heads or [[thoughts]]. We can't see so that we can relate on a [[superficial]] level, but we can't get inside. People have like a [[religious]] [[experience]] or something that causes them to know a great [[joy]], and they think, oh, this is [[wonderful]]. I have this personal pipeline to [[God]] and they think it's the only one and they don't think anyone else has one. And so they begin to feel superior, and I think this is what causes intolerance, our inability to really truly know another [[human being]].

So tolerance begins when we realize that everyone has their own personal pipeline to God and everyone's pipeline is just as valid as anyone else's and that we know that everyone has their personal relationship with God, and they have also the God-given right to work out that relationship with God. We have no right to judge what goes on with them or what happens in their life or how they've worked it out because then we're playing God. True tolerance is when you realize that everyone has that relationship with God and everyone has the right to that relationship with God and that we have no right to judge that or to play God.

So [[tolerance]] begins when we [[realize]] that everyone has their own personal pipeline to God and everyone's pipeline is just as [[valid]] as anyone else's and that we know that everyone has their personal [[relationship]] with [[God]], and they have also the God-given right to work out that [[relationship]] with God. We have no right to [[judge]] what goes on with them or what happens in their life or how they've worked it out because then we're playing [[God]]. True [[tolerance]] is when you [[realize]] that everyone has that [[relationship]] with [[God]] and everyone has the right to that [[relationship]] with God and that we have no right to judge that or to play [[God]].

G: But I don't think when things happen you would think about religion and this, that and the other. I'm a person that when I first meet you, I usually like or dislike you. If I dislike you, usually something comes across that there is reason for that. But if you happen to be in a place where I need to tolerate you, I'm very good at tolerating. There's times we have to tolerate, especially for family members. It's like in-laws and out-laws in your family. We tolerate those because you have to.

G: But I don't think when things happen you would think about [[religion]] and this, that and the other. I'm a person that when I first meet you, I usually like or dislike you. If I dislike you, usually something comes across that there is reason for that. But if you happen to be in a place where I need to [[tolerate]] you, I'm very good at tolerating. There's times we have to tolerate, especially for [[family]] members. It's like in-laws and out-laws in your family. We [[tolerate]] those because you have to.

D: I'd like to bring this point. We're talking about this problem. Another champion of Mahatma Ghandi has this quote I'd like to have Gina and Amber share with us. He championed the rights of the untouchables in India and gave them political (?)

D: I'd like to bring this [[point]]. We're talking about this [[problem]]. Another champion of [[Mahatma Ghandi]] has this [[quote]] I'd like to have Gina and Amber [[share]] with us. He championed the rights of the untouchables in India and gave them political (?)

G: "I am a man of peace. I believe in peace. But I do not want peace at any price. I do not want peace that you find in stone. I do not

G:<blockquote> "I am a man of [[peace]]. I [[believe]] in peace. But I do not want peace at any price. I do not want peace that you find in stone. I do not

want the peace that you find in the grave. But I do want that peace which you find embedded in the human breast which is exposed to the whole world, but which is protected from all harm by the power of the Almighty God."

want the peace that you find in the [[grave]]. But I do want that peace which you find embedded in the human [[breast]] which is [[exposed]] to the whole world, but which is [[protected]] from all [[harm]] by the power of [[the Almighty]] [[God]]."</blockquote>

A: "Let then our first act every morning be to make the following resolve for the day. I shall not fear anyone on earth. I shall fear only God. I shall not feel ill-will towards anyone. I shall not submit to injustice for anyone. I shall conquer untruth by truth, and in resisting untruth, I shall endure all suffering."

A:<blockquote> "Let then our first [[act]] every [[morning]] be to make the following resolve for the day. I shall not [[fear]] anyone on [[earth]]. I shall fear only [[God]]. I shall not feel ill-will towards anyone. I shall not submit to injustice for anyone. I shall [[conquer]] untruth by [[truth]], and in resisting untruth, I shall [[endure]] all [[suffering]]."</blockquote>

D: Thank you Gina and Amber. Ghandi mentioned fear; and I think a lot of the intolerance that we feel is generated on fear of the unknown

D: Thank you Gina and Amber. [[Ghandi]] mentioned [[fear]]; and I think a lot of the intolerance that we [[feel]] is generated on fear of the [[unknown]]

factors in an encounter, the assumptions we may make start with those patterns that are ingrained in our outlook that we carry around unconsciously for the most part.

[[factors]] in an encounter, the [[assumptions]] we may make start with those patterns that are ingrained in our outlook that we carry around [[unconsciously]] for the most part.

Maybe we could look at other triggers that bring on intolerance at this point. We've mentioned lack of understanding and fear.

Maybe we could look at other triggers that bring on intolerance at this [[point]]. We've mentioned lack of [[understanding]] and [[fear]].

A: I have one thought I'd like to add. When Brenda used your description, I was thinking of the opposite, a person who has a sin of pride, that lack of tolerance and that ideal of being a person who has their own private pipeline.

A: I have one thought I'd like to add. When Brenda used your description, I was thinking of the opposite, a person who has a sin of pride, that lack of tolerance and that ideal of being a person who has their own private pipeline.