On Bigotry and Extremes

In section 8, Aristotle brings out the idea that the two vices are in a sort of struggle against the mean. Though he goes on to talk about a different struggle, this one is quite important, especially from a Christian perspective.
   "Hence also the people at the extremes push the intermediate man each over to the other, and the brave man is called rash by the coward, cowardly by the rash man, and correspondingly in the other cases." 
Considering the model of the mean in reality, this is oh so true. Aristotle gives a perfect example above, which needs no paraphrase. Our race as a whole, lives in this mindset, that if one is less inclined to a belief, then they automatically are on the other side completely. This is evident even in our presidential election currently. One side says one thing and claims that the opponent is on the complete other end of the spectrum, when they may actual be in moderation.
This concept affects how one interprets information and how he/she judges others. If a Christian is in virtue, they will often be painted as a bigot in either excess or deficiency.
In light of this, it is important to take all we see with a grain of salt and try to avoid tainted, "extreme" eyes and attitudes.

P.S. I commented on Francesca Garcia and Daniel Stephens' posts.