Empathy divides Americans by religion, with white evangelicals standing apart

A recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute reveals a stark divide among Americans regarding empathy, particularly within religious groups. White evangelical Protestants are notably more likely to believe that empathy can be dangerous if it moves people away from a God-centered societal framework. This divergence highlights a broader conflict within American Christianity about who should be shown empathy, with conservatives framing it as a weakness. The findings underscore the complex relationship between religion, politics, and social values in contemporary America.