#and i shouldve included more about people who exist outside of abrahamic relgions. as well as other marginalized identities

[felowtravler]

I think the distinction that matters

Is between tolerance and

Celebration.

You can tolerate someone's ideas,

Ideals, identity,

But you do not have to celebrate them.

I tolerate your hate because

It's a free country

And I can't change your mind.

I do not celebrate your

Disgust of me.

Pride

Black history

Indigenous Americans

AAPI

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage

All of these have times

And people

Intent to celebrate them.

Because that is embracing

That is supporting.

Do not tolerate my fatness

My queerness

And pretend like that is equivalent with

Supporting me.

Tolerance is neutrality

In places that have little room for apathy.

I celebrate my Jewish and Islamic siblings.

And those of other religions.

I celebrate my Black and Brown siblings.

I am glad when my trans and enby siblings

Can live and be loved.

Tolerance is not hatred

But it is not acceptance.

Tolerance is not support.

Your tolerance of me

Is at best apathy

And I ask you to do better.