ABSTRACT
It is not easy to put up with things that you disagree with, dislike, or disapprove of. Some people are better able to do this than others, some dissenting practices and beliefs are more easy to tolerate than others, and in some situations, it is more difficult to be tolerant than in other situations. This chapter discusses some individual differences that matter for tolerance, and slippery slope beliefs in particular. Additionally, the importance of perceived threats for the tolerance process will be explained and discussed, with a special focus on power threat and political tolerance of Muslim minority members, together with the role of dual citizenship. Furthermore, threats can disappear, fears can fade, and differences that were considered reasons for concern can gradually be seen as common and even interesting. This means that adjustments and gradual changes over time as well as cultural and country differences are important to considered.
