Empathy vs. Rational Compassion

Chaplains are viewed as naturally empathic people. It is often the first word used to describe the characteristics of a spiritual care provider. Paul Bloom a psychologist from Yale, wrote a book called  Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Two yet to be named chaplains will debate the work of Paul Bloom and it usefulness or detriment to chaplaincy. Here is Bloom making his argument.