Being moderate or tolerant or open is not a sign of weakness but of civilization and strength, ... It means we can all live in the same house as equals. |
I'd like to get to the point where words like Yom Kippur, or Ramadan, or Christmas become part of the same language. |
The intention was not to say that all religions are equal but that all people are equal, and that acceptance of diversity is the opposite of racism, ... I don't like the word tolerance. I prefer the word respect. If you're comfortable with what you are, you can mix with others, because they can enrich you, culturally and spiritually. |