With revealed religion came autocratic and intolerant theologic egotism, overshadowing the democratic nature of primitive religion. [1] Intolerance caused summary dismissal at Urmia among the diverse faculty of religious teachers. [2] Intolerance covers secret doubts but courage comes from thoroughgoing honesty and true conviction. [3] The danger of religious intolerance is greatly multiplied by the institutionalization of religion. [4] Intolerance derives from the assumption of superiority among religions, leading to conflict instead of peace on earth. [5]
In olden times, the fear-inspiring doctrine was the most terrible tyrant, enslaving men into bigotry, fanaticism, superstition, intolerance, and barbarous cruelties. [6] Ethical consciousness unmasks the immorality of human intolerance and condemns the sinfulness of fratricidal strife. [7]
Intolerance is everlastingly inimical to human progress and must be mastered for ideal levels of state functioning, combatting it with the co-ordination of science, commerce, play, and religion. [8] Intolerance is a mental poison that greatly interferes with spiritual progress. [9] Intolerance is nonexistent on celestial worlds. [10] "Stumble not into entanglements of mortal suspicion and human intolerance; love all men as I have loved you, regardless of their beliefs.". [11]