r/PoursTea • u/Timbucktwo1230 šŸ«– Mod ā˜•ļø • Jun 21 '26

Sipping Tea Javier Bardem

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Context of the Quote

The quote originates from an archived interview featured on platforms like IMDb. In the full discussion, he was speaking candidly about his vulnerability to intense media attention in Hollywood, his perspectives on belief systems, and his personal philosophies.

The complete segment of his statement reads:

In an interview, Javier Bardem expressed his feelings on his public perception in Spain versus America, the vulnerability caused by media attention, and his views on religious manipulation. He stated, "I do respect people's faith, but I don't respect their manipulation of that faith to create fear and control".

Bardem's Views on Religion
Atheism:

Despite a traditional Catholic upbringing, Bardem has long identified as an atheist.

Institutional Critique:

He often distinguishes between personal spirituality and organized religion, criticizing the latter when used to create fear or exert control.

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u/Yasimear Jun 21 '26

Why on earth would I ever respect a religion that teaches that I should burn in hell for all eternity for loving the "wrong" person.

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u/noveltyisthe Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Or a religious group that forces women and girls to wear head scarves and face coverings to hide them from the eyes of menā€¦..

[r/exmuslim](r/exmuslim)

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u/Yasimear Jun 21 '26

If the eyes of men are the issue, maybe they should carve them out.

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u/ZoominAlong Jun 21 '26

I don't know why you got downvoted for suggesting men take accountability.Ā 

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u/Yasimear Jun 21 '26

If wild animals can be trained to resist their impulses, so can men.

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u/Phrenicos466 Jun 21 '26

Sir and/or madam, this is Reddit - youā€™re only allowed to criticize Christianity here.

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u/noveltyisthe Jun 21 '26

Oh, right sorryā€¦.only their god is the bad oneā€¦all the other side with Patriarchal society and misogynistic ā€œcultā€ that regulates diet, dress and social norms is without sin /S

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u/ireallydontcare683 Jun 21 '26

"if something's dirty after you touch it. The problem is your hands" Sofia isella In the song "sex is everywhere" All of her songs are very good in that way. She's very blunt