Empathy and compassion can help bridge divides and prevent violence from "summary" of The Myth of Religious Violence by William T Cavanaugh
Empathy and compassion are powerful tools that have the potential to break down barriers between people and prevent violence. When individuals are able to put themselves in another person's shoes and truly understand their perspective, it becomes much harder to dehumanize them or view them as the enemy. By cultivating empathy and compassion, we can build connections with others that transcend religious, cultural, and ideological differences. Instead of seeing those who are different from us as a threat, we are able to see them as individuals with their own hopes, fears, and struggles. This humanization of the "other" can go a long way in fostering understanding and peace. I...
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