Tis the Season . . . to Exercise a Bit of Tolerance
Ah, it’s that time again. The season of tidings and joy. The season of generosity and giving. Unfortunately, in recent years I’ve noticed that many people exhibit another spirit at this time of year: the Spirit of Intolerance.
The problems begin because some people believe that observing the traditions of their favorite holiday is a religious and/or social obligation which should be imposed upon everyone. The situation escalates when they encounter those people who, for whatever reason, choose not to participate in the festivities, at least the most public practices. That’s when the ritual observers accuse non-observant ones of waging a “War on Christmas.”
