In response to Tolerate Tolerance
Comment author: mcclay 11 January 2012 06:17:27PM -6 points [-]

"Tolerance, a term which we sometimes use in place of the words respect, mercy, generosity, or forbearance, is the most essential element of moral systems; it is a very important source of spiritual discipline and a celestial virtue of perfected people." (Fethullah Gulen) http://www.fethullah-gulen.org/ http://www.fethullah-gulen.net/ http://www.rumiforum.org/about/fethullah-gulen.html

In response to comment by [deleted] on [SEQ RERUN] Circular Altruism
Comment author: TheOtherDave 30 December 2011 05:55:16PM 0 points [-]

Do you think that each individual's private notion of "things you just don't do" is fundamental?

Or do you think that we derive our individual "don't do" lists from something else?

Comment author: mcclay 11 January 2012 06:14:44PM *  -3 points [-]

"Altruism is an exalted human feeling, and its source is love. Whoever has the greatest share in this love is the greatest hero of humanity; these people have been able to uproot any feelings of hatred and rancor in themselves." (Fethullah Gulen) http://www.fethullah-gulen.org http://www.fethullah-gulen.net http://www.rumiforum.org/about/fethullah-gulen.html