toleration

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According to Mr. Mansfield, this process culminates in the blend of limited government, economic commerce and religious toleration typically described as liberal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Mr. George rightly regards any toleration of antisemitism as a violation of principles that can’t be compromised, as he spelled out in a Facebook statement that’s well worth reading:

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

His famous letter on religious toleration argues that the state must never impose a religion on the people.

From Salon • May 26, 2024

In the religious realm, it came to stand for toleration and a removal of sectarian passions from public life.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

She did care what the servants thought: “Whether the servants know you as you are and do not take your opinions as any guide for theirs—whether they learn toleration in short.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman