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Author: John Fugelsang | Year: 2024
In this sharp, soulful, and often humorous work, John Fugelsang—a devout Christian, political comedian, and cultural critic—lays out a compelling vision for reclaiming Christianity from weaponized hate. Separation of Church and Hate speaks to believers and skeptics alike, challenging Christians to live into the radical compassion of Jesus rather than the fear-based rhetoric of culture wars. For communities like Holy Covenant, this book affirms that justice, humility, and humor are holy ground—and that love is our highest public witness.
“If someone uses your religion as an excuse to hate people, it’s not your religion they’re defending—it’s their hate.”
📖 Scripture: 1 John 4:20
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”
“When you weaponize scripture, you stop proclaiming the gospel and start justifying oppression.”
Reflection: This verse from 1 John cuts to the heart of Fugelsang’s prophetic message. Love of God is inseparable from love of neighbor—not in theory, but in action. When faith is distorted to justify exclusion, we violate the very gospel we claim to uphold. This book is both a challenge and a comfort: a reminder that Christianity’s greatest strength is not in control, but in compassion.
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