{"title":"Politics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"separation-of-church-and-hate-a-sane-persons-guide-to-taking-back-the-bible-from-fundamentalists-fascists-and-flock-fleecing-frauds","title":"Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"yuwdvu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR • FROM THE HOST OF “THE THINKING ATHEIST”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BREAKOUT HIT IN RELIGION \u0026amp; SOCIAL COMMENTARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Bold, fearless, and sharply insightful.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Praised by readers of progressive thought and secular voices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"402\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA provocative and timely exploration challenging fundamentalism and reclaiming faith, resonating widely with audiences seeking reason, nuance, and intellectual honesty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eWhat happens when faith is used as a weapon instead of a guide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeparation of Church and Hate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Fugelsang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, humor and hard truth collide in a bold critique of how religion and politics intersect in modern America. With sharp wit and unapologetic clarity, Fugelsang challenges the narratives that blur the line between spiritual belief and political agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eThrough a mix of satire, personal reflection, and cultural analysis, the book explores how faith—often rooted in compassion and inclusion—can be distorted into a tool for division and control. It questions not religion itself, but the ways it is sometimes used to justify intolerance, power, and exclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eBut confronting these contradictions isn’t comfortable. It forces readers to examine deeply held beliefs, question authority, and face the tension between ideals and reality. The risk lies in misunderstanding the message—or rejecting it entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eAs the conversation unfolds, one central idea remains: true faith should inspire empathy, not fear. So where do we draw the line between belief and manipulation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eProvocative, humorous, and deeply thought-provoking, this book invites readers to reflect, question, and engage. Because understanding the difference might be more important than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Fugelsang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44152276254817,"sku":null,"price":18.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44152276287585,"sku":null,"price":21.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/5805\/1169\/files\/SeparationofChurchandHate.jpg?v=1778148902"}],"url":"https:\/\/wentbook.com\/collections\/politics.oembed","provider":"FMNBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}