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Only 22 Percent of Americans Think Christians Show Empathy. That’s a Problem

Only 22 Percent of Americans Think Christians Show Empathy. That’s a Problem

Friday, April 17, 2026
In a recent Barna study, just 22 percent of U.S. adults said Christians are known for being empathetic. On its own, that number is grim. But further research suggests the issue goes deeper than bad optics. Many Americans don’t simply fail to see Christians as compassionate. Many have come to expect judgment before care. Barna’s…