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Old Jul 26, 2013, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowfrog268 View Post
So we should more accurately say that those who throw stones are doing so out of lack of empathy? I would actually agree with that more than a lack of understanding because I've met some who understand (intellectually) but still cast stones.
Absolutely. I would never throw a stone a someone I empathized with. I would still argue that true understanding requires empathy. Without empathy, it isn't understanding, it's just knowledge of a situation.