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Separation of Church and Hate
A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds
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About The Book
For over two centuries, the United States constitution has given us the right to live in a society where church and state exist independently, and without conflict. So why is it that, suddenly, Christianity is being co-opted by far-right groups, politicians, friends, and family members to justify oppressive and unequal policies? And how do we fight back against those acting—literally—in bad faith?
Separation of Church and Hate, a new and critical book from comedian and TV and radio host John Fugelsang—who himself is the child of a former Catholic nun and Franciscan brother—finally offers the answers.
In this informative, perspective-shifting guide, Fugelsang takes readers through common talking points and arguments—God condemns abortion, gay marriage is a sin, guns are an ordained right, and more—and exposes their hypocrisy and overall inaccuracy through scripture, philosophy, and plain old common sense.
Told with Fugelsang’s trademark blend of radical honesty, relevant humor, and deep political and religious knowledge, Separation of Church and Hate is the book every American today needs. It is a return to civility, a rallying cry for compassion and clarity, and a reclamation of the values and truths we hold dear, for anyone who was raised Christian but has become disillusioned with organized religion; for Democrats, progressives, liberals, and moderates who are tired of the right wing pretending to own Christianity; for atheists, agnostics, and any one of any faith who’s sick of the fundamentalists using religion as a cloaking device for hate; for everyone who’s realized you don’t necessarily need organized religion to be a good person.
Product Details
- Publisher: Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster (August 19, 2025)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668066911
Raves and Reviews
“John Fugelsang nails this in his book, Separation of Church and Hate: The Bible says in John 1:20 that ‘God Is Love.’ Period…end of story!” —Willie Nelson
“Fugelsang has discovered the Kryptonite to use against Christian fundamentalists—a deep, intelligent knowledge of the Bible.” —Patton Oswalt
“If there is one thing John Fugelsang is going to do, that is cut through all of the BS and speak truth, whether you like it or not. And he does that in this book. Repeatedly.” —Roland S. Martin, author of White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds
“I don’t recognize the hateful version of ‘Christianity’ a lot of people have sold to the masses. John has written a necessary, HILARIOUS book that breaks down all the ways the hateful have gotten it wrong, while simultaneously giving those of us who believe that Jesus is LOVE the needed reminder that we aren’t crazy. Thank you, John!” —Yvette Nicole Brown
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