4.4 Living in Peaceful Pluralism
There is evidence that living in peaceful pluralism is possible, provided that people are reasonably careful in their dealings with others
4.4.1 Tolerance Towards Other People
peaceful coexistence depends on not trying to impose beliefs on others
4.4.2 Socially Acceptable Behaviour
standards of behaviour that are expected and are acceptable to others
4.4.3 Persuading Others to Behave Acceptably
people can often just ask each other to change behaviour
4.4.4 Resolving Apparent Contradictions
making moral choices that avoid conflict with neighbours
4.4.5 The Potential for Ethnic Conflict
potential for resenting immigrants, ethnic hostility, divisiveness
4.4.6 Free Speech in a Pluralist Society
the need for free speech, and for limits to avoid giving offence
4.4.7 Inclusive Moral Behaviour
taking positive steps to get to know each other better
The care needed for living in peaceful pluralism extends to legislating and complying with the law, as described in the next chapter