“Empathy is…What, Exactly?” (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast) (It's in the Code, Episode #146)

Those on the American political and religious right increasingly warn against the dangers of excessive empathy. 

The problem with America, they assert, stems from empathy run amok. 

One such voice on the right is that of Allie Beth Stuckey, who warns us of the supposed dangers of “toxic empathy.” 

But what is empathy? Why is it perceived to be such a threat? What is “toxic” empathy? 

And why are Christian conservatives so threatened by empathy? 

In this first episode in a series devoted to Stuckey’s book, Dan takes on these and other questions. Listen in to join the conversation!

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-146-empathy-iswhat-exactly/