Generally speaking, showing respect to other cultures and religions is a great virtue that can create peace and harmony among different civilizations.
However, it is vital to distinguish between, for example, traditional dancing and the stoning of women until death as parts of various cultures. Tolerance for the former is useful; however, tolerance of the latter is entirely destructive.
It is also fundamental to know the effects of respecting some cultural or religious aspects on those who belong to the culture or follow a particular faith. There is a delicate balance between showing respect and showing weakness to some cultures. [The Washington DC Examiner] Read more [via Political Correctness Watch]
