Compassion fatigue notwithstanding, it absolutely is possible to believe that all human beings are worthy of dignity, respect, and empathy. To have decided ahe

Compassion fatigue notwithstanding, it absolutely is possible to believe that all human beings are worthy of dignity, respect, and empathy. To have decided ahead of time that everyone is worthy of empathy is most of the battle. Yes, we all have limited emotional resources. Millions of murdered people doesn’t move us like it ought to. But love and empathy are like muscles — practicing them improves our capacity to do so. It also helps to be emotionally healthy and in healthy, loving relationships. (And if I may say so, knowing and being loved/forgiven by God provides a wellspring of emotional life that nothing else can; I’m a Christian.)