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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…

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Fugelsang revisits the scriptures and Bible stories frequently used by politicians to promote an agenda that actually runs counter to Christ's teachings. In each chapter, Fugelsang introduces a popular claim, cites the passages that supposedly support the claim, then refutes that interpretation using quotes from Jesus or religious scholars. Moreover, he presents the material in an entertaining fashion, using humor and pop culture references to make it relevant. This book was enlightening and inspiring and helped to clarify my understanding of the historical context of the Bible.

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