Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion

I was honored to have read this book ahead of its release as part of the launch team. It was an absolute joy to read this book, and I loved it so much! Allie Beth spoke so much truth to my heart, all glory to God. I have been one that has not been very outspoken in my political/cultural beliefs for fear of being perceived as “unloving,” “unkind,” or “too intense” but that has changed the last couple of years (this year especially). The Lord has helped open my eyes and my heart to His truth and that I am called to be bold in my faith and to speak truth in love. This book has helped give me the strength to do that. As Allie Beth challenges you in the book, “if God says it, why should I be embarrassed by it?” This hit me so hard! And I haven’t been able to shake that question. Absolutely I should not be embarrassed by His truth. She also points out in the beginning of the book that empathy and kindness are not synonymous. Toxic empathy is harmful to all parties involved and she helps break down the lies that culture tells us and builds us up with the truth in love so that we can be a light for the Lord and share those arrows in confidence.While I highlighted so many passages in this book, I really loved this quote: “This book isn't about killing empathy. It's about embracing God's vision for love and justice. My goal is to equip you with commonsense, biblical truths that dismantle toxic empathy from its foundations.” She did just that! I am an avid listener of ABS’ Relatable podcast where I am continually encouraged by her boldness to stand in truth. I feel even more empowered than before from reading this book to stand up for what God calls right and to speak against what He calls wrong without fear of ridicule or rejection. I am called to be obedient and please an audience of One.I encourage anyone who is like me, maybe not as bold as they’d like to be in speaking up against what the world says is “true,” “loving,” or “good,” to read this book. I challenge you to walk away from it and not be so encouraged by Allie Beth’s words to stand/speak up for what God’s Word says is truth. This was a wonderful read especially before the election.Thank you, Allie Beth, for this gem that has been so impactful to my heart and spirit. I know the Lord will use it greatly for His glory!

Allie Beth is very knowledgeable on the important issues of the day. She shares beautifully written advice one how to respond to those who want to manipulate our emotions for their political gain. I’m so thankful for this book. It will be a helpful tool when having difficult conversations with other Christian women about these issues.

This book is full of such great knowledge and is so encouraging to those of us swimming against the mainstream way of the world. Allie does a great job of laying the foundation for the big lies of the world, and exactly how the media and a majority of the world twist emotions to push their agenda. She then goes into the truth of each topic, and how to stand firm in love without letting the other side use our emotions against us. I will definitely be re reading this book, and highly recommend it to everyone! Thank you, Allie, for sharing your wisdom with those of us standing strong on The Word of truth, and reminding us that speaking truth is not hateful, but much more loving as opposed to affirming sin because of toxic empathy being used against us.

I bought the book Toxic Empathy knowing it would be good… but it is so good I could read it twice. Not only does Allies writing style pull you in, but it’s so grounded in the Bible that you don’t want to put it down. Allie is such a well spoken woman and she shows it in her writing. “Christians are commanded to love, and empathy can help us love well. But empathy without biblical truth isn’t love at all — it’s hate. It’s hate because — just as satan did with Eve in the garden — affirming sin means judging someone off the edge of the cliff.”

As the Christian case for progressive policies is being made, particularly to Christian women, it’s not surprising that one of the mechanisms for this push is a focused and intense appeal to emotions. In her book, Toxic Empathy, Allie Beth Stuckey addresses multiple important issues for today and applies scripture to help us think through each one. She does not disregard or avoid nuance or compassion and does not claim that voting a certain way is a salvation issue. However, she pushes back against the idea that our Christian empathy and compassion means voting and/or aligning with progressive ideology and Democrat policies. She looks past the short term perceived compassionate policies from those on the political left, to the consequences of those policies and the negative effects that have followed. In a culture that is increasingly dictated by emotions, Allie does a great job of pointing back to the truth of scripture and considers what it means to love our neighbors through the political process. If a case for Christian support for progressive policies and Democrat votes is being made, a case for the Christian conservative position can be made as well and Allie Beth Stuckey does an excellent job of presenting that case. I highly recommend this book.

This book is for every Christian woman and came out just in time for this year’s election. I know I’ve found myself at times falling into the trap of progressive empathy and this book helps to provide biblical arguments on what is actually good and right and true. I feel more confident in my beliefs now as I can always go to what the Bible says. Share this book with your friends!

Allie Beth clearly lays out how the left has exploited empathy to obtain the votes of well meaning Christian women. In Toxic Empathy she describes how we can still have compassion without compromising Truth. Allie Beth does a wonderful job of articulating the Biblical, conservative Christian stance on today's hot topic issues such as abortion, open borders, trans rights, and more. I am thankful for the timing of this book's release just before the 2024 elections and hope that it reaches those whose vote is undecided.

Completely twist’s God’s word to fit a dangerous agenda.