Gospel Fare
The Limits of Empathy: Why Feeling Isn’t Always Knowing
Is empathy always good? Without scrutiny, it feeds bias, but with reality testing, it grounds compassion in truth.
Dan Ellsworth
October 8, 2025
Is empathy always good? Without scrutiny, it feeds bias, but with reality testing, it grounds compassion in truth.
Constitutional conflicts can arise when religious language and behavior take an aggressive and domineering posture toward government and society as a whole.
What sustains the Constitution? Founders distrusted power, built checks on ambition, and trusted agency as divine.
Did murder become a meme? Political hatred distorts compassion, but peacemaking offers hope.
What lessons can global pluralism teach? Youth-led and policy-driven models can guard religious freedom.
Do polite compromises secure faith’s future in liberal democracy? They don’t; doctrine must guide law and civic life.
Can Latter-day Saints engage liberalism without compromise? Faith can lead with courage rather than fear.
What would it take to form a more perfect union? Rejecting outrage, loving neighbors, and renewing civic and spiritual bonds.
Are librarians neutral? Many prioritize privacy and free speech, often ignoring public standards.
Is freedom purely external? True freedom comes from inner strength and spiritual liberation, not political victories.
Are we electing presidents for the right reasons? Protecting the Constitution is their duty, not policy debates.
What motivates Latter-day Saints’ votes? Faith, morality, and pragmatism drive choices across political lines.