Did Russell Brand convert to Christianity?
January 21Actor and comedian Russell Brand has announced that his “heart is open” to the possibility of Christianity and explained why he wears a cross.
In another video posted on February 21, the 48-year-old actor asks his followers: “Are you doing Lent?” and explains “the point of Lent” and what the season teaches him.
Brand is known for his roles in many Hollywood films, including “Despicable Me” and “Bedtime Stories,” to name a few.
However, several of his past films had immoral and explicit content. The actor also struggled with drug addiction and promiscuity, and is the ex-husband of singer Katy Perry.
Recently he was accused of sexual assault. According to Business Insider“Four women had accused the comedian of rape and sexual assault that occurred between 2006 and 2013.” Brand denies the allegations.
Russell Brand reflects on the meaning of Lent
Brand explains that he gave up sugar for his Lenten sacrifice. The actor then elaborates, stating that these sacrifices are a means of spiritual growth.
Brand also mentions his use of the prayer app Hallow and his professional relationships with Jonathan Roumie and Mark Wahlberg.
“I have been thinking about the purpose of Lent: it is not just about choosing something to give up, but rather about drawing us closer to God and revealing how addicted I have become to the small pleasure of sugar in tea” , Brand said. .
“I tell people I walk this path – the path to recovery – the spiritual path – Are you going to give up your connection with God for a cookie? he keeps on.
“I suppose that during Lent we should consider together the possibility and desirability of giving up our material ties so that our connection with God is stronger.”
Brand concludes the video by asking his followers what they do during Lent.
Watch the full video below:
Followers of Russell Brand answer the question “Do you observe Lent?” »
As of this writing, Brand’s video has generated over 500,000 views, nearly 34,000 reactions, and over 2,600 comments.
In the comments, several Instagram users responded to Brand’s question: “Do you do Lent?”
One user said: “Raised Roman Catholic, Lent meant giving up something special until Easter. Now I practice improving my spiritual self: something I can practice every day, like refusing the urge to express unkind words. thing about someone and instead try to see that person as human, deserving and in need of love and compassion. So for me, Lent has become the place where I choose to follow the voice of God rather than the voice of the flesh.
Another user said: “I learned to let go of resentment towards people who hurt me and forgive. I had to ask God to help me do this and I said, “God, I give this to you. » »
One user added: “It’s beautiful and shows how personal God is – how He was laying the foundation through His connections with Mark and Jonathan all those years ago. He was pursuing you even then. What an extravagant love He has for us. Praying God continues to reveal Himself to you.”
