Staff Reports
Emmy-winning actor Brian Cox recently shared some strong feelings about religion and God during an appearance on a podcast. Cox, who identifies as an atheist and socialist, expressed his belief that religion holds people back.
Cox criticized the belief systems of religion, stating that people create them, are used for control, and are also a patriarchal issue. He suggested that society should move more towards a matriarchy. Cox also made disparaging comments about men, referring to them as “movable sperm banks.”
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The actor went on to criticize the Bible, calling it one of the worst books ever and accusing it of spreading lies and myths. He also tied religion to violence, particularly in the context of Israel and the conflict with Hamas.
Some have questioned Cox’s bitterness and pointed out that his views on religion and violence are not in line with historical facts. They argue that atheistic and false religious beliefs have also been associated with violence and that Christianity has historically promoted the value and dignity of every human life.
Overall, Cox’s remarks have sparked debate and raised concerns about the accuracy of his assertions regarding religion and society’s values.
