November 16: international day for tolerance. A sign of civilization or criminal connivance?

Since 1995, the world regularly celebrates 16 November - international day of tolerance (tolerance). What means this strange holiday? Does this mean that anyone who celebrates this date, supports homosexuality and other “deviation"? Does the right of the Orthodox believer, who respect the traditions, to participate in the events dedicated to the Day of tolerance? We will consider in this article. First of all, we will deal with the meaning of the term “tolerance”. He came from the Latin word “tolerantia” – the patience. But how far this restraint should apply? Does this mean tolerance leniency to every iniquity?

History of the International day of tolerance

The Initiative for the establishment of this feast belongs to the UNESCO. It was during this first day of the second decade of November 1995, the organization adopted the Declaration of principles on tolerance. It speaks of the equality of all people regardless of the color of their skin, religion or origin. And a year later at the UN General Assembly, member States decided to celebrate this event annually. But the same principles mentioned in the act from 1995, as proclaimed in the universal (or, as it is also called, universal) Declaration of Human Rights - the famous document that was approved in 1948. Why it took this legal dubbing? What, except for the 10 December (the day of the adoption of the UDHR) to note 16 of November? International day of tolerance was accepted as a significant date in order to draw the attention of mankind on the terrible picture. In the twenty-first century, despite the technical progress and the rise of civilization here and there on our planet people are persecuted, humiliated and abused for what they are “other”. And this discrimination causes violence and extremism. To educate people to respect “other” and to prevent these symptoms, and is celebrated on November 16.

Recommended

Infant formula for newborns. The basics of choosing and the list of the most popular

Feeding a newborn baby is, at first glance, an elementary thing: pour and drink. It's exaggerated a lot, but the point is true. Nature has thought out what and how our children will eat, if not for one "but". What should I do if I have nothing to fee...

Note to housewives: what kind of frying pan is used to cook a particular dish

Everyone knows that such a kitchen appliance as a frying pan is necessary to fry cutlets or croutons, cook crispy potatoes and brown meat, bake fish or vegetables in the oven. But any housewife keeps far from one frying pan in her cupboard, but 4-5 p...

Gifts for girls: how to choose the right one?

"What are our girls made of, what are they made of? Our girls are made of handkerchiefs and balls, riddles and marmalades." Do you remember this children's song? She very accurately reflects the very spirit of girls and boys. And when I have to choos...

International day of tolerance events

Member States of the UN ratified the Declaration of principles of tolerance, thus obliged not only to create a fair law, but to adhere to the norms in the judicial and administrative system which would take into account the provisions of this act. And besides, they have to do everything that the citizens of these countries have become more tolerant of those who are different from them. And it's not so easy to do. The adoption of laws, the implementation of the provisions of the Declaration are just “material” condition for the formation of a tolerant society. But without proper education in the spirit of respect for someone else's identity that will turn you into empty declamation. November 16 international day of tolerance – this is a test of society on how people are willing to accept alien views, way of life, far them the spirit of faith and tradition. Events may be quite different from the round-table discussions on the rights of persons with disabilities to live TV movie “hipsters”, which focuses on youth subculture in the USSR in the fifties of the last century.

What is tolerance

The word “patience” has a negative meaning. It means "to suffer". Subconsciously we are experiencing unpleasant emotions in cases where people do not behave the way we dress weird, are alien to our way of life, are unacceptable to us views. And some of us even ignite "righteous anger". But maybe we are in the eyes of these other people look just as strange “renegades"? Think about this November 16. International day for tolerance is intended to reiterate a simple fact of life: we are all – different and we are all equal. We should not expect others to be “different” and, moreover, to resort to violence. To live in a harmonious, multicultural society, and will be easier to you when you are with your views or identity will be in the minority.

How far should tolerance extend?

When the established holiday November 16 international day of tolerance, the state deliberately established and the scope of tolerance. People are free to live as he sees fit, as long as his freedom to Express yourself does not hurt rights of others. Thus, the bully who is behaving rude (rowdy, squanders and insults others) cannot be an object of tolerance. Also can't be a tolerant society, any social and political groups, who practice racial, religious and other hatred. Tolerance and pluralism are hallmarks of a civilized society. They bring law-abiding. So do not be afraid to celebrate November 16 - international day for tolerance. Images, which usually demonstrate to children in schools in commemoration of this date, highlight both the difference and equality between people.