Tuzla has a proud history of being one of the most tolerant communities in the former Yugoslavia.
"Our wish is that this country should be a tolerant community of religions and nations, as it has been for centuries," he added.
"People here like to think it's a fairly tolerant community, but it isn't."
One member was a woman who joined her in April in passing out fliers promoting "an inclusive and tolerant community for all Muslims."
Instead, my experience is of an emphasised appreciation for the advantages of diverse, tolerant and cohesive communities.
It was a tolerant community, rough-edged but aware.
Whereas nearby Eltham became associated with racism, the Ferrier estate had a tolerant multicultural community.
Other communities tolerant of vertical or steeply sloped bedrock are thriving also.
We welcome them to our diverse, pluralistic and tolerant community of scholars.