The Intolerance of Tolerance
The Intolerance of Tolerance
D. A. Carson
Tim Keller
Recommend reading this. Especially chapter eight. - Tim Keller
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The Intolerance of Tolerance

The Intolerance of Tolerance

D. A. Carson
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D. A. Carson
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In "The Intolerance of Tolerance," D.A. Carson embarks on a critical exploration of the modern Western concept of tolerance, a principle now held with such reverence that to question it seems almost sacrilegious. Yet Carson daringly probes the evolution of tolerance, revealing a profound shift from a virtue that once advocated for the coexistence of differing beliefs to a contemporary ideology that demands all viewpoints be seen as equally valid. Through a meticulous examination of this transformation, Carson unveils the paradox at the heart of today's tolerance: a creed that, under the guise of open-mindedness, has grown increasingly intolerant towards dissenting perspectives. Carson's narrative is enriched with real-world instances that oscillate between humor and outrage, drawing the reader into a deeper understanding of the stakes at play. He illustrates how this "new tolerance" not only undermines the very foundation of democracy by stifacing meaningful debate about good and evil but also poses a direct challenge to Christian truth claims. With compelling arguments and insightful analysis, Carson's work is a bold call to resist the intellectual and social dangers posed by the modern intolerance masquerading as tolerance, urging readers to reclaim the essence of true tolerance that respects and defends the marketplace of diverse ideas.

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Released
2009
1 Nov
Length
196
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Recommend reading this. Especially chapter eight. - Tim Keller
contemporary tolerance is intrinsically intolerant. It is blind to its own shortcomings because it erroneously thinks it holds the moral high ground; it cannot be questioned because it has become part of the West's plausibility structure.
— D. A. Carson, The Intolerance of Tolerance

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