LESSON FOURTEEN TOLERANCE Flashcards
What is intolerance considered a form of?
Ignorance
It is identified as a chief cause of wars and social disintegration.
What are the two significant features of intolerance?
- It is a form of ignorance that impedes success and causes wars.
- It disintegrates organized religions into sects that oppose each other.
How does intolerance affect civilization?
It acts as a barrier to individual and societal progress.
What personal incident illustrates the author’s experience with intolerance?
The author abruptly released a young man’s hand upon seeing his Knights of Columbus pin.
What did the author realize about his own intolerance?
It revealed a subconscious complex influencing his views.
What was the author’s process to understand his intolerance?
He engaged in psycho-analysis and research into religion.
What did the author discover about the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism?
They differ more in form than in effect; both stem from Christianity.
What is the primary cause of one’s views on religion and politics, according to the author?
Social heredity and early training.
What role does social heredity play in shaping beliefs?
It is influenced by environment and emotionalized conditions during formative years.
Fill in the blank: The three organized forces through which social heredity operates are the ______, the ______, and the ______.
[schools], [churches], [public press]
What was the impact of the German educational system during World War I?
It instilled the ideal of ‘kultur’ in the minds of young Germans, fostering a strong military spirit.
Who were the two key figures behind the German educational system’s influence?
- Adalbert Falk
- German Emperor William II
How did Japan demonstrate an understanding of social heredity?
It advanced from a fourth-rate nation to a recognized power within a single generation.
What does the author suggest is necessary for abolishing war?
A plan that applies the principle of organized effort.
True or False: The author believes that most opinions are based on sound reasoning.
False
The author discovered that many opinions lacked a sound foundation.
What did the author learn from his research about the origins of his prejudices?
They were largely the result of training received before the age of fifteen.
What humorous remark did Senator Robert L. Taylor make about political beliefs?
He questioned whether the author would still be a Democrat if his father had been a horse-thief.
What concept describes the influence of upbringing and environment on the beliefs of young individuals?
Social heredity
Social heredity is the principle through which the young of the race absorb from their environment, particularly from their training by parents, teachers, and religious leaders.
Which two nations are mentioned as examples of social heredity in preparing citizens for war?
- Germany
- Japan
Both nations have used similar methods to instill ideals in their youth that prioritize national power over individual rights.
What is the primary ideal that has developed in the United States according to the text?
The desire for wealth
This ideal has increasingly dominated American society and is measured in terms of finance and industry.
True or False: The text argues that war can be abolished suddenly.
False
War cannot be stopped suddenly; it must be eliminated through education and the subordination of individual interests to broader human interests.
Fill in the blank: The principle through which individuals group themselves for survival is called _______.
Social heredity
What is the proposed method for abolishing war mentioned in the text?
Education to instill the idea that war is horrible
This involves coordinating efforts among churches and schools worldwide.
What role does public opinion play in the proposed plan to abolish war?
Public opinion can initiate action by the President and Congress to organize a conference for peace
This would involve influential religious and educational leaders.
