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Voices on the Christian right are increasingly condemning empathy, claiming it manipulates people into accepting progressive views on issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights; authors Allie Beth Stuckey and Joe Rigney argue that empathy can lead to affirming sin and destructive policies. This shift gained traction during Trump’s presidency, with critics like Rigney advocating for a more cautious, biblically grounded approach to compassion.
