Picture this: you're at a family gathering, and the conversation turns to hot-button topics like abortion or immigration. Someone drops a line like 'love is love' or 'no human is illegal,' and suddenly, disagreeing feels like being heartless. That's the sneaky power of what Allie Beth Stuckey calls toxic empathy—and her new book shows you exactly how it's playing out.
We've all been taught that empathy is the ultimate good, right? But Stuckey argues it's been hijacked. Progressives wield it like a weapon, guilting people into progressive stances by framing opposition as cruelty. She dives into five key battlegrounds: abortion (healthcare for one, life lost for another), gender and sexuality ('love is love' overlooks moral boundaries), immigration (compassion without borders ignores justice), and social justice (equity trumps equality). It's not abstract— she backs it with real examples from culture, media, and even churches.
This isn't a rant against feeling deeply; it's a call to submit empathy to Scripture. Stuckey unpacks biblical definitions of love, goodness, and justice that progressives gloss over. You'll get research-packed takedowns of catchy slogans, showing their logical flaws and real-world fallout—like policies that harm the vulnerable they claim to protect. It's like having a sharp, faithful guide for those late-night debates or Sunday school talks.
Imagine confidently sharing why 'abortion is healthcare' misses the baby's heartbeat, or how true compassion includes borders for safety. Readers are using these insights to navigate family tensions, workplace discussions, and online arguments without losing friends—or their faith. Whether you're a Stuckey podcast fan or new to her voice, this hardcover packs punchy chapters perfect for quick reads or deep study.
Grab Toxic Empathy and step into discussions equipped, not ensnared. It's the tool for Christians ready to honor compassion without compromising truth. (412 words)
