What is the difference between Pity and Empathy? Does Grace and forgiveness require Empathy?
Interesting points that I haven't ever thought about before.
Empathy - The intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
Pity - sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy.
I don't completely understand.
I am sure people have weighed in and this question is long gone lol, but here are Ruby's definitions:
Empathy: That feeling in your stomach when someone tells you something cuz you yourself have been there done that. You know you understand exactly how it feels
Sympathy: You feel for the person, you want to help, but you are still possibly thinking that their sandwich looks awful good and are wondering if maybe you can have a bite.....
