The notion that MAGA thinks empathy is evil has been perpetuated by none other than Elon Musk, who recently used this rhetoric to justify his authoritarian turn. However, a closer examination of the roots of this anti-empathy discourse reveals a more complex and sinister origin story.
At the forefront of this movement is Allie Beth Stuckey, a fundamentalist Christian influencer who has made it her mission to rewrite Jesus' teachings to emphasize a harsh disciplinarian approach that has little to do with empathy. Her book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion" argues that feeling too much for someone can blind us to reality and cause us to ignore the truth, in favor of how a person feels.
Stuckey's argument is rooted in a false narrative that kindness and compassion are not what Jesus meant by "love." Instead, true Christian love is about beating someone into submission and denying them equality or basic dignity. This line of thought has always been the paper-thin rationale for bigotry and abuse, but Stuckey's sinister genius lies in using her gender to make these tired gambits seem fresh and modern.
By packaging her work as fluffy girl stuff, Stuckey has created space for herself to live out the usually male role of being the pompous bully who will brook no dissent. Her ability to use hyper-feminine aesthetics to conceal what would immediately register as dystopian sentiments if they came from a man has proven to be both effective and devastating.
Stuckey's strategy is not unique, however. The right has long relied on using women to advance their agendas, often by presenting them as anti-feminist or opposing the very principles of feminism that they secretly benefit from. By embracing this trope, Stuckey has created a powerful tool for spreading her ideology and silencing her critics.
The irony is that while Stuckey's message may seem counterintuitive at first – who wouldn't want to associate empathy with women? – it is precisely this juxtaposition that makes it so persuasive. In an era where social media often prioritizes performance over fact, Stuckey's ability to convincingly convey a message of toxic empathy has proven to be both captivating and corrosive.
Ultimately, Stuckey's role in the MAGA war on empathy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of rhetoric that seeks to normalize cruelty and disregard for human life. As we navigate this increasingly polarized landscape, it is crucial to recognize the subtle yet insidious ways in which ideologies like these can be propagated – often by women who are adept at hiding behind a veneer of femininity.
At the forefront of this movement is Allie Beth Stuckey, a fundamentalist Christian influencer who has made it her mission to rewrite Jesus' teachings to emphasize a harsh disciplinarian approach that has little to do with empathy. Her book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion" argues that feeling too much for someone can blind us to reality and cause us to ignore the truth, in favor of how a person feels.
Stuckey's argument is rooted in a false narrative that kindness and compassion are not what Jesus meant by "love." Instead, true Christian love is about beating someone into submission and denying them equality or basic dignity. This line of thought has always been the paper-thin rationale for bigotry and abuse, but Stuckey's sinister genius lies in using her gender to make these tired gambits seem fresh and modern.
By packaging her work as fluffy girl stuff, Stuckey has created space for herself to live out the usually male role of being the pompous bully who will brook no dissent. Her ability to use hyper-feminine aesthetics to conceal what would immediately register as dystopian sentiments if they came from a man has proven to be both effective and devastating.
Stuckey's strategy is not unique, however. The right has long relied on using women to advance their agendas, often by presenting them as anti-feminist or opposing the very principles of feminism that they secretly benefit from. By embracing this trope, Stuckey has created a powerful tool for spreading her ideology and silencing her critics.
The irony is that while Stuckey's message may seem counterintuitive at first – who wouldn't want to associate empathy with women? – it is precisely this juxtaposition that makes it so persuasive. In an era where social media often prioritizes performance over fact, Stuckey's ability to convincingly convey a message of toxic empathy has proven to be both captivating and corrosive.
Ultimately, Stuckey's role in the MAGA war on empathy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of rhetoric that seeks to normalize cruelty and disregard for human life. As we navigate this increasingly polarized landscape, it is crucial to recognize the subtle yet insidious ways in which ideologies like these can be propagated – often by women who are adept at hiding behind a veneer of femininity.
like, what's wrong with feeling bad for someone and trying to make them feel better? it's just basic human decency. and this Allie Beth Stuckey chick is like the queen of spreading hate and intolerance. she's got a whole book about how Christian love means beating people into submission. no thanks 
. and what's even creepier is that she's using her femininity to disguise what's really going on - it's not all about kindness and compassion, it's about control and power. we need more empathy in this world, less toxic vibes 
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lol i mean, come on. it's like stuckey is trying to rewrite jesus' teachings or something and it just sounds like she's being super extra 
i feel like the media should be focusing more on how this type of rhetoric is affecting women and not just saying "oh no look at allie beth stuckey being mean" 
anyway, i'm still trying to wrap my head around why some people think kindness is a bad thing 
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. Her whole thing is just so insidious and manipulative... like, she's using her femininity to get people to overlook how messed up her views are 
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u guys gotta stop feeding into this toxic narrative that's being pushed by Stuckey and co... I mean, come on, empathy ain't evil, it's what helps us connect with each other as humans 
. It's not about feeling sorry for someone, it's about putting yourself in their shoes and trying to understand where they're coming from 
. We gotta be careful not to let people like Stuckey distort the message of love and compassion that Jesus taught us 
. And btw, just because she's a woman doesn't mean we should buy into this sexist trope that women are natural-born bullies 
. Let's focus on spreading kindness and understanding instead of hate and division 
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. And don't even get me started on how she tries to pass off this whole "beating people into submission" thing as a legitimate interpretation of Jesus' teachings 
. Seriously though, it's messed up that this kind of rhetoric is being perpetuated by someone who's so good at hiding behind her femininity 
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her ability to package it as 'girl power' and get away with it is so insidious 
we need to be way more vigilant about where our news comes from and who's behind the message 
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." 
. we need more people speaking out against this kind of hurtful ideology, not less 
. let's keep spreading love and kindness, even in the face of adversity 
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gotta say, I'm super uneasy about what's going on with Allie Beth Stuckey and her toxic empathy nonsense 
. It's been bugging me since the weekend and now that summer is here, it's time to tackle it. Did you know that I found an old set of camping cookware at a thrift store last week? It was in perfect condition! 