bigot?

Bigot- a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. (Webster)

The use of the word “bigot” today is almost always done by someone who is a “bigot,” by definition. Find me one person who calls another, “bigot,” who is also not extremely devoted to his/her own way of thinking and preconceived notions about how someone else thinks. Also, if you want to find someone who is obstinate, look for someone who frequently calls others, “bigoted.”

How could you not be a bigot? By not using name calling (ad hominem attack) when you disagree with someone. By being able to articulate clearly the position of someone you disagree with and assume the best possible intent for their thinking the way they do. I guess we will just have to come up with another word for “bigot.” More often than not, the word does not qualify how you are any different. It is almost like calling someone else a “sinner.”