Apathy Quote by D. James Kennedy
“Tolerance is the last virtue of a depraved society. When you have an immoral society that has blatantly, proudly, violated all of the commandments of God, there is one last virtue they insist upon: tolerance for their immorality.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Moral Decay and Society, 1995
Tolerance can become a cover for endorsing immorality when society loses ethical foundations.
In simple terms: Tolerance may enable immoral behavior.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess when tolerance harms values.
Themes
ethics
societal decay
virtue
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community standards
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Moral relativism
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- When is tolerance harmful?
- How can societies uphold moral standards?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on tolerance may silence necessary critique.
