Of more immediate concern perhaps is that science does not tackle morality. It doesn t deal with selfishness or generosity, humility or jealousy. In the future, psychosociologists might give us a greater understanding of what goes on when we are hurtful or kind towards one another, but such knowledge will not prevent us from behaving in ways that we regard as undesirable. The only hope by Michael Raiter Multiculturalism is more than the recognition of observable differences between cultural groups. It also carries with it philosophical baggage.
Intolerance is the death knell for a culturally pluralistic society.
It is no wonder, then, that tolerance has become one of the leading moral virtues in our society. That which is perceived as intolerant is a threat to our national cohesiveness and therefore unAustralian . This puts Christians, then, in an invidious position. We may not have a monopoly on intolerance in Australian society but we are certainly perceived as being at the forefront of intolerance. There is little which creates more resentment against Christians than our perceived intolerance of people who hold opposing views.