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Is There Such a Thing as a “Sin of Empathy?”

By Filings on Thu, 08/26/21
Church & Ministry
Empathy
Bethlehem Baptist
Christianity vs Culture
Victimhood

“Can empathy ever be sinful? Well, yes, most certainly… . But I don’t think this is at all what people at the mega-church are complaining about or accusing the pastor(s) of doing.” - Roger Olson

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