Church Quote by Ronnie James Dio

Growing up, I always saw the hypocrisy of the Catholic church. The history speaks for itself, and I grew incredibly frustrated and angry. I…

— Hozier

I was raised by the Christian Brothers, who believe in that, fortunately. They were, to me, the most rebellious arm of the Catholic Church…

— Paul Kantner

I was raised Catholic, and I have an aversion to anyone who takes religion to the extreme.

— Conor Oberst

I was raised Catholic, so guilt shackles you from acting like a complete fool all the time.

— Keegan-Michael Key

I was raised Catholic, and I can get incredibly guilty about mistakes.

— Matt Mullenweg

I was raised a Catholic, so I can even feel a little, you know, embarrassed or guilty if I'm really offending people's sensibilities. To…

— Stephen Adly Guirgis

I was raised Catholic. I didn't appreciate the guilt and sin part of it.

— John Densmore

Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It's a painful religion. We're all gluttons for punishment.

— Madonna Ciccone

For years I had been disillusioned by the Church of England's compromising on everything. The Catholic Church doesn't care if something is unpopular.

— Ann Widdecombe

I value my Catholic background very much. It taught me not to be afraid of rigorous thought, for one thing.

— Terry Eagleton

I was raised Catholic and didn't like the dogma and exclusivity of that teaching but I was moved by the moral teachings and by…

— Tom Shadyac

I was brought up a Catholic, for that you get an A level in guilt.

— Billy Connolly