The three are similar both as outbursts of religious intolerance ending periods of relative tolerance, and in their social and economic effects.

It is supposed to acclimate them to the relative tolerance of Western societies.

However, the Ottomans practiced relative religious tolerance and allowed the various ethnicities living within the empire significant autonomy in internal affairs.

The orchestra's programs display its leader's skill, and suggest the attention paid to audiences' interests and relative tolerance for adventure.

Disruptive social changes and Sadat's relative tolerance toward political parties contributed to the rapid growth of Islamic groups in the 1970s.

They showed relative tolerance for heterogeneity within the Orthodox camp.

From an educated woman in a London restaurant in a country, the land of relative tolerance, perhaps even the most tolerant of all?

After a period of relative tolerance the country imposed strict adherence to Muslim law in the 1980's.

But to Arabs living under more authoritarian governments, it is a nation of relative tolerance, beaches and mountains, good food and cheap shopping.