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“Obama often criticizes policies that place the interests of the powerful ahead of the powerless. But through his administration's support of abortion rights, Obama shows his lack of empathy for society's most powerless.”

Quote by Gary Bauer

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Gary Bauer

Gary Bauer is an influential American activist, born on May 4, 1946. He has had a broad impact on political, religious, and social issues, particularly in the areas of family values and moral issues. more

“Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that, in most cases, it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.”

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Author:Gary Bauer

“If you had a table spread for a feast, and was making merry with your friends, you would think it was kind to let me come and sit down and rejoice with you, because you'd think I should to share those good things; but I should better to share in your trouble and your labour.”

Ifs Thinking Should Kind Trouble Share Empathy Let Me Down And Tables Good Things Spread Labour Rejoice Merry

Book:Adam Bede: Top Novelist Focus

Source: Adam Bede: Top Novelist Focus

“Close both eyes see with the other one. Then we are no longer saddled by the burden of our persistent judgments our ceaseless withholding our constant exclusion. Our sphere has widened and we find ourselves quite unexpectedly in a new expansive location in a place of endless acceptance and infinite love.”

Eye Acceptance Judgment Empathy Infinite Constant Burden Endless Unconditional Love Spheres Location Persistent Exclusion Withholding Infinite Love

Book:Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Source: Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

“The Torah is the foundational text for Jewish law, but the Haggadah is our book of living memory. We are not merely telling a story here. We are being called to a radical act of empathy. Here we are, embarking on an ancient, perennial attempt to give human lives - our lives - dignity.”