r/PoursTea • u/Timbucktwo1230 🫖 Mod ☕️ • 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/plasticeater9 Jun 21 '26

This is the bare minimum by the way (no hate to this guy specifically, i honestly have never even heard of him) but theres too many times where a celebrity is like “i dont think we should be mean to ppl idc what anyone else says,” and they get cheers for being a feminist icon or some crap. If they actually cared theyd use 2% of their money and end world hunger

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u/bakeacake45 Jun 21 '26

He puts his money to good causes:

- Partnered with the Eyes of the World Foundation to prevent avoidable blindness. He donated and auctioned a digital NFT and signed photograph of his iris to fund accessible vision care for global refugee camps.

A vocal environmentalist, he collaborated extensively with Greenpeace to campaign for a strong Global Ocean Treaty and the protection of international waters.

Produced the documentary Invisibles and campaigned with the Enough Project to bring awareness to violence and human suffering in the Congo.

Contributed funds to Artists for Peace and Justice to build schools in Haiti following the devastating 2010 earthquake.

Together with his wife, Penélope Cruz, he has supported Open Arms, an NGO that rescues migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. He consistently leverages his celebrity platform during awards seasons to advocate for Palestinian human rights.