Christian Toleration Please keep in mind 
Matthew 5:39 NIV


  But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on
  the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.


I was searching for something to write a blog post about, when I stumbled upon this site which mentioned things I found offensive

From this site


  You believe that the entire population of this planet with the
  exception of those who share your beliefs -- though excluding those in
  all rival sects denominations [sic] - will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of
  Suffering. And yet consider your religion the most "tolerant" and
  "loving."


However, thinking of an answer to this, I found myself stuck.  What are the characteristics of Christianity that make it tolerant?  Which denomination has a history of showing toleration or is toleration not a Christian attribute?  To be clear, I am looking for documented cases in the bible which fit a historical example.

I define tolerant as, "showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with."  However, should there be another definition that fits the Christian use of the word "tolerant" please define.

Here's an example of how Christians are expected to practice tolerance
Tolerant of what? "Tolerance" is one of those words that people overuse yet never define. It generally carries the assumption that a person is only as good/strong/important as his ideas - if you reject a person's idea, you must be rejecting that person as well.


  You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs... will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of Suffering. And yet consider your religion the most "tolerant"...


"You believe that you know the truth and that this truth isn't happy for all people, therefore you hate some people." This is an emotional argument with no grounding in rationality. (He doesn't seem to realize that any person who accuses another of intolerance, is by definition, the pot calling the kettle black.)

Christianity has always accepted people without tolerating their sins. All people, whether Christian, Muslim, atheist, etc, are created in the image of God Almighty. To hate a person is to hate the One who made him (1 John 4:20). "Tolerance" is a cheap substitute for the love we (Christians) have been called to show all people.