# Event Details - **Event Name**: Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy an event with California Congressman Jared Huffman and Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II at Community of Christ Temple to celebrate Congressman Jared Huffman's new release No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism.Enjoy an intimate discussion of "No Prophets," Congressman Huffman's recently released book on the religious extremists behind the insurrection who have only grown more powerful with Trump’s return.This event takes place at the Community of Christ Temple, in their Auditorium and includes a talk from the author in conversation with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, as well as a signed copy of the book.The BookNo Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian NationalismFrom Congressman Jared Huffman, a behind-the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism’s reach in our government—and the fight to defend church-state separation.Sinclair Lewis is said to have warned: “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross.” On January 6, 2021, Rep. Jared Huffman saw something chillingly close to that vision. Thousands of Christians following self-declared prophets stormed the Capitol. The insurrection should have been a national wake-up call about Christian nationalism. Instead, most Americans and politicians looked away.No Prophets argues that Christian nationalism is now America’s most dangerous political movement. Huffman pulls back the curtain on religious extremists behind the insurrection who have only grown more powerful with Trump’s return. Openly vowing to destroy church-state separation and democracy as we know it, they now work inside the highest levels of government to drive domestic and foreign policy, reshape federal agencies, undermine science and education, and tilt elections. The endgame: an authoritarian theocracy that imposes their religious beliefs by force of law.Drawing on his experiences as a formerly devout Christian and the only Humanist ever to serve in Congress, Huffman maps the movement’s largely hidden landscape—taking readers behind the scenes of the Capitol, exposing the tactics and myths Christian nationalists use to advance their agenda, and showing how America is imperiled by our reluctance to confront threats cloaked in Christianity.But, he argues, it’s not too late. If we muster a broad interfaith coalition grounded in shared commitment to democracy, we can reclaim the public square for everyone—religious and secular—to share on equal terms.No Prophets is a clear-eyed, urgent appeal to defend the secular foundations of democracy.The AuthorRep. Jared Huffman, represents California's 2nd Congressional District. He is a Humanist and the only member of Congress to admit he does not believe in gods. He founded the Congressional Freethought Caucus with Congressman Jamie Raskin to promote sound public policy based on reason, science, and moral values. He lives in San Rafael, California.The ModeratorCongressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is now serving his eleventh term representing Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, the home district of President Harry Truman. He is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services; Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance; member of Subcommittee on Capital Markets; and member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. After serving for twelve years on the city council of Missouri's largest municipality, Kansas City, Cleaver was elected as the city's first African American Mayor in 1991.Entrance: We recommend using the West Entrance for this event.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/congressman-jared-huffman-no-prophets/100001996827143740 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, science-fair, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-28T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Community Of Christ Temple, The Auditorium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.27, max: 44.97, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Independence - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Community Of Christ Temple, The Auditorium - **lat**: 39.08972900000001 - **long**: -94.42831 - **full address**: Community Of Christ Temple, The Auditorium, 1001 West Walnut Street, Independence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/666e5d5f53c58b549d1f71a70baf8be0c73defba5e345414befbb7ab280883d2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc385878-gmir.jpg?v=1786108933 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets being held? - **A:** Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Community Of Christ Temple, The Auditorium, 1001 West Walnut Street, Independence, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets? - **A:** Congressman Jared Huffman, No Prophets is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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