*smile*...well, Riginslinger, the answer to that would take a VERY long post. Suffice it to say right now that I DON'T expect society to 'tolerate' "extremely negative" effects. That is essentially what is happening in Iraq etc., right now. Much of the conflict (on both sides) is being fueled by religious attitudes, de facto, if no . In a sense, we are not 'tolerating' some of the Muslim attitudes about using bombs to assure entry into Paradise.

Now...in my country (USA) just who am I supposed to refuse to 'tolerate'?...and how am I supposed to decide which practices are over the line? And IF I decide, how am I supposed to DO anything about it? There are religious groups and individuals whose practices do not bother me in the least....and if we were to attempt to 'control' the practices of some groups, how do we avoid stepping on the toes of others who are less of a problem?
   Do YOU want to be the guy who draws the line? I hope you don't have some idea of curtailing ALL religion? (You think Prohibition was a dismal failure...try restricting folks 'right to practice beliefs'!)

In short, all we can really do is talk, educate, vote...and hope that time brings reason and a way to coexist comfortably.