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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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 A 2026 Audie Award Winner for Nonfiction and Finalist for Narration by the Author

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with a Christian nationalist.

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 abor­tion, 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. Bibles et étude de la Bible Christianisme Politique Études religieuses Comédie Drôle Spirituel

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"Talk show host/comedian John Fugelsang dedicates this important and timely book to his parents, a Carmelite nun and Franciscan monk who left their orders but remained dedicated to the teachings of Christ. Fugelsang’s warm, companionable voice perfectly conveys his concern that right-wing forces are using the Bible as a prop to justify cruelty, hatred, and absolute power—the very opposite of Jesus’s message. He offers Scripture, verse, and humor to help listeners respond knowledgeably to those who are using religion to spread misinformation and pain. His calming voice reminds us of the compassion, kindness, and tolerance in Jesus’s message and offers hope to those who need ways to talk back to the loud, self-righteous voices of anger and hate currently around us."
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I liked everything in this book.. it's well written and the author is really knowledgeable about Jesus's teaching and how some Christians choose to ignore forget that Christ told us to love thy neighbor. To pay attention to the red letters.
I highly recommend this book.

Today's View on Christianity

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I loved this audio book so much and was bookmarking so frequently, it was just ridiculous LOL. Thus, I bought the paper copy as well to support the audiobook and talk about it to anyone that will listen. The audiobook is wonderful! The author, also the narrator, is very humorous but also very serious about the topic. The way he thinks resonates with me so much and always has. The author reminds us that God sent his son to teach the new ways of love, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, tolerance, empathy etc. He also reminds us that Jesus was a “long-haired, brown -skinned, homeless, community-organizing, anti-slut shaming middle eastern Jew” … hahahaha….I LOVED this!! So true!! This is in direct opposition to the messaging of Christian Nationalists and far-right Christianity permeating our industrialized nations with anger, hatred, and disrespect of pretty much anybody who does not fit “their” self-professed ideal. I so appreciated the author drawing heavily on the New Testament with Jesus and his teachings, as after all, we identify as Christians’. However, one does not have to be a Christian to read this book. Lessons can be extrapolated for all people of all faiths or of no faith. It is our good deeds or lack thereof that will be reviewed by the almighty (whatever YOU call him), when the time arrives. Thank you for this wonderful book John Fugelsang.

Fantastic and Timely Book!!

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Helps understand why authoritarians use of religion to justify their actions, and how they make people believe their crap.

Truth about why things are happening the way they are in the United States right now

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The timing of your book has been perfect! I am currently struggling with “Christian” faith family members who are not open to hearing other alternative thinking, beliefs and morals! Your book was an amazing read and learning for me. Thank you, I will likely have to read again as there is so much good information. I have shared your book with many family and friends to read and learn!

I needed this!

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Well written and humorous. Serious also in the process of exposing right wing hypocrisy. Be more like Jesus and not Paul. Be more loving.

A funny, but serious ode to Sane Conservatives.

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