1. Tolerance:
an attitude of openness and respect for the differences that exists among people.

2. Are we really
that different?
3. Bigot
A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices.
4. Tolerance implies no lack
of commitment to ones own
beliefs, rather it condemns the
oppression or persecution
of others.
John F. Kennedy
5. I have Downs Syndrome. Whats your excuse?
6. Beware of your thought process
Do I jump to negative conclusions?
Appearances
Behavior
Unfair stereotypes
Chooses of food
Language
7. MotherTheresa
If you judgepeople, you
have no time
to love them.
8. I was always taught to respect my elders and Ive now reached the age when I dont have anybody to respect.George Burns (1896-1996)
9. Mahatma Gandhi
Anger
Intolerance
Anger and intolerance are the twin enemies of correct understanding.
Anger and intolerance are the twin enemies of correct understanding.
10. Wow! homeless and a good sense of humor
11. Helen Keller
The highest result of education is tolerance.
12. Ways to becoming more tolerant
Discover common ground
Learn from others
Respect and value others differences
Create new bonds
Accept people for who they are
Do not make jokes that perpetuate stereotypes
Acknowledge and respect differences within your own family
Look for experiences that will expose you to new people (religions, cultures etc.)
13. Children are so excepting
14. In the practice of
tolerance, ones enemy
is the best teacher.
Dalai Lama
15. What do I do?
Ask yourself why?
Educate yourself about other backgrounds
Begin to reset your mind
Be aware of incorrect thoughts
Expand your network
Be respectful
16. Ask yourself some questions and then lets celebrate our differences.