Actually, Leasha, I refuse to teach tolerance. I teach acceptance because to tolerate is to put up with until you can get rid of it. To accept is to appreciate and love. I adore diversity, differences and the things we can learn from each other. I'm not tolerant and I'm not always tactful, but I do love that everyone is different and we can enjoy that.

My mum taught me to accept other people... but now I'm older I realise she only meant in their own countries! You can't come here and do things the way you do over "there"! I think that is ridiculous: if you aren't hurting anyone and are part of the community, why not learn something about other people rather than criticising a dress code different from your own. Just my thoughts. My mum is tolerant (except for behind closed doors) and I don't want to teach that.

eta - just because I'm a Christian doesn't mean I can't like gay people! OK so if I think about the mechanics I get icky but then that's the same for a heterosexual couple. Anything more than holding hands is too icky. Body fluids... eugh! (Slightly prudish here - but nothing to do with my faith, just me!)