The Intolerance of Tolerance
The Intolerance of Tolerance by D. A. Carson, published by Eerdmans Publishing Company on February 8, 2013, is a thought-provoking examination of the evolving concept of tolerance in contemporary society. This reprint edition spans 196 pages and is presented in English. Carson critically analyzes the shift from defending diverse beliefs to the notion that all beliefs are equally valid, exploring the implications of this change for democracy, ethics, and Christian theology.
In this book, Carson employs real-life examples to illustrate his arguments, which range from humorous to provocative. He discusses the dangers of the “new tolerance,” asserting that it fosters genuine intolerance towards those who maintain traditional beliefs. By tracing the historical context of tolerance and its current interpretations, Carson invites readers to reflect on the social issues surrounding religious intolerance and the challenges faced by individuals committed to their convictions.
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Tolerance currently occupies a very high place in Western societies: it is considered gauche, even boorish, to question it. In The Intolerance of Tolerance, however, questioning tolerance — or, at least, contemporary understandings of tolerance — is exactly what D. A . Carson does.
Carson traces the subtle but enormous shift in the way we have come to understand tolerance over recent years — from defending the rights of those who hold different beliefs to affirming all beliefs as equally valid and correct. He looks back at the history of this shift and discusses its implications for culture today, especially its bearing on democracy, discussions about good and evil, and Christian truth claims.
Using real-life examples that will sometimes arouse laughter and sometimes make the blood boil, Carson argues not only that the “new tolerance” is socially dangerous and intellectually debilitating but also that it actually leads to genuine intolerance of all who struggle to hold fast to their beliefs.
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