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Empathy divide splits Americans by religion and politics

A recent survey indicates a significant divide in empathy levels among Americans, particularly along religious and political lines. White evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group where a majority believes empathy can be dangerous if it leads away from a society guided by divine truth. This contrasts sharply with other religious groups and the religiously unaffiliated, who overwhelmingly view empathy as a foundational moral value. The survey also highlights a substantial partisan gap, with Democrats expressing much higher agreement on empathy's foundational role compared to Republicans. AI

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Empathy divide splits Americans by religion and politics

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    Empathy divides Americans by religion, with white evangelicals standing apart

    <div>Data: <a href="https://prri.org/research/darkening-mood-and-shifting-political-loyalties-ahead-of-midterm-elections-findings-from-the-2026-american-values-survey/" target="_blank">PRRI, 2026 American Values Survey</a>; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios</div><p>White evangelical…