The ruling on entering the places of worship of disbelievers, sitting in them, and attending their festivals

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the ruling on merely entering the places of worship of disbelievers and sitting in them, given the presence of those idols, images, and crosses, and attending some of their festivals there, under the claim of public benefit, showing tolerance, or the like?

Answer:
No, there is no tolerance in forbidden matters. This is not permissible. However, there is no harm in a Muslim entering churches or synagogues, except if he participates with them. If he participates in their occasions and festivals, that is not permissible. As for merely looking at them and leaving, without looking at them, this has no meaning. I mean, yes.