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 The Higher A Person's Knowledge, The Higher Their Tolerance

Gus Dur's wise statement, "The higher a person's knowledge, the higher his tolerance," summarizes the importance of education in shaping a person's attitudes and behavior in society. Broad understanding and knowledge open the door to seeing the world with more diverse perspectives, produce open thinking, and instill a higher sense of tolerance.

When someone pursues knowledge, they gain practical knowledge and develop an openness to differences. Science empowers individuals to accept diversity of cultures, religions, and views of life as wealth. In other words, education is a pillar in forming a person's character who is tolerant and respects differences.

Gus Dur, as a respected figure, inspires that tolerance is not just a statement, but the result of a deep learning process. In an increasingly complex society, where differences are stark, increasing levels of tolerance through education is key to building harmony and mutual understanding.

The importance of improving knowledge and education lies not only in increasing academic capacity but also in forming individuals who can coexist peacefully in diversity. Therefore, we are reminded to always embrace science as a means to open the door to higher tolerance and make this world a better place for all of us.

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