Straight White American Jesus Bonus Episode: Empathy, Sin, and Al Mohler Comes for SWAJ
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Apr 17, 2025 A lively conversation kicks off with reflections on current challenges and special subscription offers. The hosts dive into Al Mohler's controversial stance on empathy, sharing personal stories and critiques of evangelical influences. They unpack the complexities of empathy versus sympathy, especially in parenting, while taking a hard look at theological interpretations affecting immigration policies. The excitement of the NBA playoffs brings in anecdotes about sports betting and sponsorships, plus a critical examination of evolving evangelical thought and biblical inerrancy.
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Who Is Al Mohler?
- Al Mohler leads the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a key conservative evangelical figure. - He is viewed as inhumane and cruel by critics like Dan Miller due to his actions and theology.
Mohler Misrepresents Empathy
- Al Mohler argues empathy is an artificial virtue and not a moral category. - Critics see this as a false premise, misrepresenting empathy's role in moral judgment.
Empathy Versus Sympathy Confusion
- Mohler confuses sympathy and empathy, wrongly defining the latter. - Real-world empathy includes understanding others but still setting boundaries or saying no.