In this personal and emotionally honest exploration of conflict,
the Reverend Nathan C. Walker introduces a creative and
compassionate way to develop empathetic responses. He introduces
the concept of the moral imagination - a vital character trait used
by those who have the courage to project themselves into a conflict
and understand all the perspectives, aware that understanding need
not imply agreement. CULTIVATING EMPATHY presents a collection of
essays about the author's wrestlings with personal and cultural
conflicts and his commitment to stop "otherising" - which occurs
when we either demonise people or romanticise them. Walker's remedy
for these kinds of projections is to employ the moral imagination
as an everyday spiritual practice. He shows that through this
approach, we can save ourselves from irresponsibly using our
imaginations by cultivating genuine empathy for those we previously
held in contempt. We can visualise ourselves playing various
characters within a conflict and choose not to play a lead role in
the drama. Throughout the book he endeavours to find connection
with skinheads, murderers, homophobic preachers, privileged 1
percenters and Monsanto executives. An online companion workbook
will help readers to hone these skills through a variety of
exercises.
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