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A Question Of Intolerance

April 5, 2007

in·tol·er·ant
Pronunciation: -r&nt
Function: adjective
1 : unable or unwilling to endure
2 a : unwilling to grant equal freedom of expression especially in religious matters b : unwilling to grant or share social, political, or professional rights : BIGOTED
3 : exhibiting physiological intolerance intolerant>

in·tol·er·ance
Pronunciation: (”)in-’täl-r&n(t)s, -’tä-l&-
Function: noun
1 : the quality or state of being intolerant
2 : exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug); specifically : inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance

big·ot
Pronunciation: ‘bi-g&t
Function: noun
Etymology: French, hypocrite, bigot
: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance

The above words were just some that have been thrown around these past few days regarding the debate on invocations in secular gatherings. I felt it wise to go back to a trusted online dictionary to review and to verify that I do understand these words.

A person recently left a comment in this blog saying that I called the incident of the inappropriate invocation in the PBA event as “bigoted and malicious” and he even typed the words in bold typeface (I’m not putting a link anymore that will direct readers to the exact comment because he might think I’m putting another “inflammatory” link bait again). I find it rather absurd because I can’t really remember calling anyone “bigoted and malicious”. I scanned the article I’ve posted and I just can’t find any of these words, even in those that I’ve quoted.

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Written by Prudence · Filed Under Personal 

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