What to do when called a Bigot/Intolerant?

[revolutionist90]

I like this definition used by the Urban Dictionary:

Bigotry is an accusation, which is often used by liberal and marxist types to condemn those people who are not of the same "tolerant" or "open minded" attitude as themselves.

By using this term they create what I call an infinite loop of intolerance.

If someone is accused of bigotry then the accusing party must also be intolerant of the accused persons intolerance; therefore, it is self evident that the term bigot in a sense, can not actually exist in a free society or open debate because of it's self-destructive, self-imploding and hypocritical nature.

It is a brushstroke for the liberal and marxist types on the website but I think it does sum up how the word is used in present time for pro-gay advocates. The problem is what to do when called this. I have gotten to the point where I have been desensitized from this word mostly because the meaning has just been corrupted by hypocrisy. It is an emotional attack to try to shut the other person up. Do I just ignore the person? Engage them in a discussion (I don't think that is possible)? Or laugh at their attempt to try to make me feel bad and walk away like with bullies?

[OneLight]

Anyone who throws accusations around without knowing the person they are accusing are not worth the time of day to take seriously.

[JTC]

Hey Revolutionist90,

You're growing up in a tough time my young brother. I have to agree with OneLight and tell you not to argue with these people. You won't change their minds anyway. I hate to see what's happening as much as anyone else, but I'm old enough to know when it's worth fighting and when it isn't. It's not worth fighting with anyone over the gay thing because you can't win. It was really up to the church leaders, and I mean all the churches regardless of denomination, to have stood up to gay people and tell them it's sin. But too many church leaders have already failed us on this. And if that isn't bad enough, we have a president who is condoning them. God will deal with all leaders who have made the gay people think they aren't sinning. The Bible says the leaders will be held more responsible than the average person in cases like this.

The rest of us just have to learn to live at peace with these people. I'm not sure how all this will work out, and how it will happen, but it's what we have to do. So if they call you a bigot, either just walk away, or I'd say to them they don't know what the word means, and then walk away.

[Tinky]

When I get called intolerant in regard to my Christian faith, I say "thank-you!"

I'm in good company. Jesus is intolerant too.

He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. Nobody comes to the Father but by me!" (John 14:6)

Jesus doesn't tolerate any other belief system.

[Fez]

We serve an impartial God, and we are to strive to be like Him.

[ayin jade]

Matthew 5

11 Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you , and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward in Heaven is great. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

[Sevenseas]

If someone is accused of bigotry then the accusing party must also be intolerant of the accused persons intolerance; therefore, it is self evident that the term bigot in a sense, can not actually exist in a free society or open debate because of it's self-destructive, self-imploding and hypocritical nature.

It is a brushstroke for the liberal and marxist types on the website but I think it does sum up how the word is used in present time for pro-gay advocates. The problem is what to do when called this. I have gotten to the point where I have been desensitized from this word mostly because the meaning has just been corrupted by hypocrisy. It is an emotional attack to try to shut the other person up. Do I just ignore the person? Engage them in a discussion (I don't think that is possible)? Or laugh at their attempt to try to make me feel bad and walk away like with bullies?

Seems if you think a reaction is needed, the best one would be to realize where the label is coming from and understand that you cannot possibly expect more.

Things are not going to get better....if you feel really affected, I would pray and spend some time inquiring of the Lord why it grates on you so and then examine what scripture states

our response should be.

There but by the grace of God go I...or you...or them etc

[wingnut-]

I don't concern myself with what others think of me, I've been called worse things than a bigot or intolerant. There really isn't much point in getting angry about it or bothered, we are not of this world so we should expect to be misunderstood.

[The_Patriot21]

funny, I just got called that on facebook couple days ago. I just said hey believe what you want and went on my merry way lol. It actually happens frequently to me. . .the trick is like everyone else said, don't let it get under your skin, and don't respond in kind.

[sourberry]

Some times we are intolerant. There is nothing wrong if someone tells us we are intolerant. Just be thankful.