Is "Empathy a Sin"? How Christian Nationalism Is Weaponizing Faith to Kill Democracy

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In this episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast, Dr. Michael Haggstrom exposes the growing doctrine within American Christianity that labels empathy as weakness—and even sin.
He reveals how this belief system is rooted in religious narcissism, built to control followers, suppress compassion, and justify cruelty in the name of God.

From the origins of “love the sinner, hate the sin” to the rise of Christian nationalism, this conversation unpacks how churches are being used as tools to erode empathy, shape political loyalty, and pave the way for authoritarian power.

Learn how this doctrine hijacks your brain’s natural wiring for empathy
Discover how obedience is manufactured through emotional numbing
Understand why suppressing compassion is key to controlling believers

Dr. Haggstrom warns that what we saw on January 6 was a dress rehearsal, not a one-time event. With Christian nationalism rising—and empathy being demonized—we are watching democracy hang in the balance.

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