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Navigating Suicidal Empathy and Religious Beliefs
This chapter analyzes the concept of 'suicidal empathy,' emphasizing the risks of excessive empathy towards harmful ideologies and individuals, particularly in the context of religious violence. The discussion highlights the challenges of reforming entrenched belief systems within Islam and the implications of political labeling within personal identities. Through a philosophical lens, the chapter calls for a more measured approach to empathy, advocating for ideas over rigid factions in navigating complex societal issues.