Conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey released a book in 2024 titled “Toxic Empathy.” The following year brought the release of “The Sin of Empathy” by right-wing theologian Joe Rigney. It’s a skill that many Christians have long seen as aligning with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. But proponents of the “toxic empathy” critique now argue that empathy can cloud moral judgment or be manipulated to advance policies they see as unbiblical. “So, they deflect instead.”Calling empathy spiritually “dangerous” is a way to keep congregants tied to this MAGA Christian ideology. We see this today in the unwavering loyalty MAGA Christians have extended to Trump, whose policies frequently stand in direct contradiction to the teachings of Jesus.”AdvertisementRather than stand with the marginalized, adherents of MAGA Christianity seem to have chosen to align with the powerful.

Source: Huffington Post February 12, 2026 19:37 UTC