Atheist Quote by Leah Remini
“I'm not an atheist. I do have faith in God. I do not judge people for their faith. I judge people who use religion to hurt people. I don't believe in a religion that shuns people for their beliefs, or that you should hurt people for their beliefs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2015
Faith in a higher power can coexist with skepticism toward organized religion; the focus should be on compassion, not dogma.
In simple terms: Believe in God, reject harmful religions.
Judge actions, not beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community service
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we separate faith from harmful doctrines?
- What actions show true compassion?
Religious institutions can still perpetuate exclusion despite individual compassion.