Why is empathy a taboo term in some conservative circles?

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Why is empathy a taboo term in some conservative circles?

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March 26, 2025 · 5:00 PM
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Episode 187: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss the emerging conservative critiques that frame empathy as a potential moral liability, offering a nuanced perspective on human compassion’s psychological and ethical dimensions. Kyte explained that some Christian commentators, including figures like Allie Beth Stuckey and Joe Rigney, have begun characterizing empathy as a potentially dangerous emotional response that can lead to misguided actions. "Empathy is a psychological ability to feel

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