For too long, faith has been hijacked by fearmongers, extremists, and politicians who wield scripture as a weapon. John Fugelsang and the Separation of Church and Hate is a powerful call to reclaim the heart of Christianity - love, justice, and hope - from those who distort it.
In this bold and thought-provoking book, LYLA MICHAEL explores how faith has been misused to divide rather than unite, to control rather than liberate. Drawing inspiration from the insights of John Fugelsang and the prophetic tradition of scripture, the book dismantles the toxic myths of culture wars, nationalism, and exclusionary religion. Each chapter shines a light on a different area where love has been replaced with hate - from politics and poverty to women's rights, LGBTQ inclusion, immigrants, science, and more.
Far from despairing, this book offers a vision of renewal. It shows how communities of compassion can rise in place of extremism, how questions and doubts can lead to deeper faith, and how love is still the most powerful force for transformation.
With clarity, humor, and courage, John Fugelsang and the Separation of Church and Hate reminds readers that the gospel of Jesus was never about fear or domination - it was always about love. This is a manifesto for anyone who longs to see faith restored as a force for healing in a divided world.