I like the idea of being tolerant. The reason I am a "recovering" Baptist, is because I found their intolerance of anyone who did not think and behave in prescribed way, repugnant.

I am surprised how easy it is for me to assimilate to mob mentality, however 'righteous' that mob might be. It is human nature to want society of others, to want to belong, but it must be tempered with what your mind, soul, . good conscience can live with. I try to maintain the "There but for the grace of (name your deity or not) go I" state of mind.

While I will not apologise for comments and replies I made re the BNP, I am heartily sorry to have caused hurt to individuals. I may be naive, but I will always hope individuals will reconsider their point of view regards the group they choose to associate with and examine the experiences and thoughts that brought them to that association.

Blessings to all including those who do not think the way I do. :0)