(RNS) — Throughout history, Christianity has been bent into strange shapes to suit someone’s need for power.

Until recently empathy generally was considered a positive thing. Scientific research indicates it strengthens societies and works against selfishness and indifference. But a growing number of mostly ...

Raise your hand if you’ve heard someone call themselves an “empath”, or you yourself have claimed the label. It sounds virtuous, right? An empath is somebody who has a deep connection with other ...