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Separation of Church and Hate

John Fugelsang

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A deeply irreverent and Biblically-correct takedown of the far-right and their co-opting of religion from John Fugelsang, one of today's top political and comedic minds.

For more than two centuries, the United States Constitution has given us the right to a society where church and state exist independently. But Christianity has been hijacked by far-right groups and politicians who seek to impose their narrow views on government, often to justify oppressive and unequal policies. The extremists who weaponize the Bible for earthly power aren't actually on the side of Jesus-and historically they never have been. How do we fight back against those acting-literally-in bad faith?

Comedian and broadcaster John Fugelsang finally offers the answers. In this informative, perspective-shifting book, Fugelsang takes readers through common fundamentalist arguments on abor tion, immigration, LGBTQ rights, and more-exposing their hypocrisy and inaccuracy through scripture, common sense, and deeply inappropriate humor. It offers practical tips on how to debate your loved one, coworker, or neighbor on the issues that divide us using that Bible they claim to follow.

But Fugelsang's message is about more than just taking down hypocrites. It's about fighting for the love, mercy, and service that are supposed to make up the heart of Christianity. Told with Fugelsang's trademark blend of radical honesty, comedy, and deep political and religious knowledge, Separation of Church and Hate is the book every American needs today. It's a rallying cry for compassion and clarity for anyone of any faith who's sick of religion being used as a cloaking device for hate.

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Praise for Separation of Church and Hate

  • John Fugelsang nails this in his book, Separation of Church and Hate: The Bible says in 1 John 4:8 that 'God Is Love.' Period...end of story! - Willie NelsonAmerica's soul needs scrubbing and here is a brush. Is this book the truth and the light? I can't say, but it is certainly the hypocritical modern Christian's worst nightmare - Nick OffermanPotent . . . The author's blend of theology and humor energizes his thought-provoking talking points. Christians looking to push back against fundamentalist teachings will find plenty of ammunition in this acerbic and accessible treatise - Publishers WeeklyCommentator and comedian Fugelsang invites readers into an openhearted conversation about the uneasy, unsavory union of politics and religion-not an easy conversation, he allows, but a necessary one. He invites laughter as he walks through scripture in order to reclaim it. . . . What's a concerned, sane person to do when fundamentalists, frauds, and fascists become the face of a faith? In his first book, Fugelsang's funny, everyman tone and commonsense approach deliver a compelling call to help fight back - BooklistWriting as a follower of Jesus steeped in the values of social justice, Fugelsang's rebuttal to the depravity at the heart of the Christian nationalist project deftly exposes its leaders' cynical exploitation of faith for politics and power. An absorbing call to action, and much needed at this perilous moment - Katherine Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of Money, Lies, and GodSeparation of Church and Hate is not just an extraordinarily enjoyable read-it is historically important. In an era where we experience seemingly nothing but religious extremism (impossibly all the way to our own Supreme Court!), this book is essential for both Christians and non-Christians to be reminded what Christianity is actually all about - Stevie Van Zandt

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