"God, if She exists, isn't really a part of my life."
Godspell perpetuates the myth that Jesus was an apostle of peace, harmony and love.
“You have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. I would never want to be a member of a group whose symbol was a guy nailed to two pieces of wood.”
“I resist all established beliefs... Do unto others: How much deeper into religion do we really need to go?”
“To say that I am not a "fan" of organized religion is putting it mildly. To be an atheist is almost as arrogant as to be a fundamentalist. But, then again, I can get pretty arrogant.”
As a witness, Brando refused to take an oath to tell the truth before God, claiming he is an atheist. He was sworn in under an alternate oath, which would seem to be the one that should be used.
“No, I don't believe in God,” says Hartley. “I was raised with no religion, but a lot of morals. I feel strongly to this day that right and religion don’t necessarily go hand in hand.”
“Atheism only means that I don't believe in God,” says Penn. “I don't believe a God is impossible, I just don't think there is evidence of one.”
About Christianity, Glass wrote, "Well, if that's the system: fine. I accept my damnation. I don't think it's a fair system. But fine. I just don't believe."
When emphasizing his sincerity, Gaines would declare, "On my honor as an atheist..."