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What religion is Ian McKellen? Is Ian McKellen an atheist?

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English actor Sir Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, Lancashire, England. He has well over 7 decades of experience in the movie industry.

This wealth of experience has culminated in him winning numerous honors, including a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Laurence Olivier Awards.

What religion is Ian McKellen? Is Ian McKellen an atheist?

The veteran English actor is a confirmed atheist. When quizzed on the religion subject by a reporter from the astute Men’s Journal he said: “I don’t understand religion. I don’t get it at all. I understand why people need it, but I think they’re wrong. They don’t. I do see that on a crude-ish level when someone dies; it’s nice and comforting to think that they’re going to heaven and that they’re going to be wrapped up warm for eternity. But they’re not. Heaven doesn’t exist.”

Source: Ghanafuo.com

 

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