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Does religion expose the shortcomings of empathy based moral systems

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Does religion expose the shortcomings of empathy based moral systems
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RE: Does religion expose the shortcomings of empathy based moral systems
December 2, 2017 at 2:14 pm
While religious beliefs may promote certain aspects of empathy, it also constrains empathy to the belief system.
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RE: Does religion expose the shortcomings of empathy based moral systems - by brewer - December 2, 2017 at 2:14 pm

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