Ben Affleck Credits His Christian Faith
“The concept that God, through Jesus, embraces and pardons all of us – from those we admire to those we might judge or resent – is powerful.
For years, Ben Affleck wrested with alcohol addiction. A consequence, he says, of having an alcoholic father. But the actor shared recently that he was in a much better place now and doesn’t think he will ever return to that way of life. It is no secret that substance abuse is a pervasive problem in Hollywood. Tragic stories are common. So, how did Affleck escape this fate.
In a recent interview with Sorted magazine, he credited his Christian faith. Affleck says his Christian faith in later life has allowed him to accept his flaws and imperfections as a man.
The concept that God, through Jesus, embraces and pardons all of us – from those we admire to those we might judge or resent – is powerful. If God can show such boundless love, urging us to love, avoid judgement and offer forgiveness, it serves as a profound model of how we should strive to be.”
The ‘Justice League’ actor’s religious journey came after a long and difficult struggle with alcohol abuse.
What I truly appreciate, even as I still grapple with my faith and beliefs, as I think all people do at times, is the profound idea that we all have imperfections. . . It’s our journey to seek redemption, embrace divine love, better ourselves, cherish others, refrain from judgement and extend forgiveness.
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