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of the War Memorial and a Menorah for Hanukkah coexist in Oxford .]] Religious toleration is the condition of accepting or permitting others' Religious beliefs and practices which disagree with one's own. In a country with a State Religion , ''toleration'' means that the government permits religious practices of other sects besides the state religion, and does not persecute believers in other faiths. Historically, toleration has been a contentious issue within many religions as well as between one religion and another. At issue is not merely whether other faiths should be permitted, but also whether a ruler who is a believer may practice or permit tolerance. In the Middle Ages , toleration of Judaism was a contentious issue throughout Christendom . Today, there are concerns about toleration of Christianity in Islamic States (see also Dhimmi ). For individuals, religious toleration generally means an attitude of acceptance towards other people's religions. It does not mean that one views other religions as equally true; merely that others have the right to hold and practice their beliefs. Proselytism can be a contentious issue; it can be regarded as an offense against the validity of others' religions, or as an expression of one's own faith. TIMELINE
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