# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CFI WNY Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction.

We will be reading Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds by John Fugelsang (2025)

About the Book: 
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.

Learn more about Secular Book Club at https://cfiwny.org/secular-book-club/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/secular-book-club-january-2026-separation-of-church-and-hate-john-fugelsang/200029204044050
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, theatre, comedy, entertainment, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Amherst
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228
- **lat**: 42.99798
- **long**: -78.80045
- **full address**: 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang being held?
  - **A:** Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1310 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY, United States, New York 14228.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang?
  - **A:** Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang is organized by Center for Inquiry Western New York.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amherst, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Secular Book Club - January 2026 - Separation of Church and Hate - John Fugelsang sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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