“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
“Religious tolerance is something we should all practice; however, there have been more persecution and atrocities committed in the name of religion and religious freedom than anything else.”
Walter Koenig
“Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love.”
Frank Moore Colby
“Religious persecution is the strongest statement its perpetrators can make that their particular belief-system is not only against human freedom but incapable of standing and surviving on its own merits alone.”
David L. Hatton
“This is a serious case of malicious persecution of Cong. Beltran on account of his political beliefs and activities.”
Romeo Capulong
“President Chirac should tell him that this persecution undermines Egypt's professed commitment to democratic reforms, and threatens improved relations with France.”
Joe Stork
“The government of Iran is engaged in the systematic oppression of its citizens, including the persecution of individuals for religious, political, and other reasons. Members of the country's religious minorities -- including Sunni Muslims, Sufis, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians -- are frequently imprisoned, harassed, and intimidated based on their religious beliefs.”
Adam Ereli
