Amid r*pe allegations, Russell Brand becoming religious" & getting "baptized" 

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We Brits call him a tosser plain and simple!

Funny how Russell Brand criticized right wingers, until he realized there was more money in sucking up to them and telling them what they want to hear...

Russell brand is the creepy male yoga instructor that we all know doesn’t really like yoga.

Isn't this the Trump model? Be a narcissist, behave badly, then cozy up to the religious vulnerable to grift off them. Seems familiar.

Have despised this man for decades. Trust your intuition not idiots in media. Brand is a tool

I have never understood the Russell Brand thing and why anyone ever took him seriously. He has always been an outrageous narcissist with a desperate need for attention. Nothing has changed.

When Russell Brand speaks, all I hear is "Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit, bullshit..."

Something occasionally said by well-known atheists "If I wanted to earn a lot of money I'd claim to have been converted and then go on speaking tours about how I saw the light, but I'm stopped by this pesky thing called ethics." Meanwhile Russel Brand does this.

Russell is looking more and more like Jordan Peterson everyday.

Well, if you're accused of rape, why not run to a religion which will excuse it? Pray it all away.

Jesus Christ, Russell Brand has become a bizarro parody of himself from 15 years ago.

I worked in a prison. It’s remarkable how many convicts suddenly convert to Born Again Christianity ✝️

"Religion, the last bastion of the scoundrel" -Lisa Simpson

I used to think Russel Brand was the creepiest anyone could be, but he has actually found a way to be even creepier.

I was born and raised Catholic and our baptism is not full immersion. It’s just pouring water over the head.

He reminds me of my ex, he went through many religions and identity shifts as an adult. He never seemed to "find" himself because, it seemed, he kept looking everywhere but his own heart. Rest in peace old friend.

Tulsi started out conservative, played a liberal to run in blue Hawaii, then slipped back into her roots.

Russell Brand is scared of graphs. He has always been an utter tool

As with another British actor, Laurence Fox, Russell Brand has pissed what passed for an acting career well and truly up the wall.

Russell Brand doing this is just another reason why young people are taking a hike from religion. Young people are decent minded and can see the grift and violence for what it is. That's right, young people.... run, run, run!!!

Nothing more annoying than a dude who reads a few books and thinks he's the Messiah... 🙄

I actually doubted the allegations but now I’m sure he’s guilty 😂 they always turn religious

"Jesus is my body double" would be a good bumper sticker. 😅

You can't convince me Russel Brand isn't just Jordan Peterson in a wig doing a character.

He's hoping to hide behind the cross just like all good Catholic priests

He’s found the perfect grift. No shortage of people out there who will eat this up.

I have always thought Brand was a conman/abuser/manipulator from the get-go.

Brand is so utterly pathetic and useless

Aside from the $$$, he knew his past would catch up so he switched to the side where sexual a55ault wouldn't be an issue.

"The last true leftist," my ass.

Maybe the app should be called Hollow…

"You can choose your own Jesus!" I see Russell Brand has really immersed himself in the teachings.

Give me a BREAK! This is disgusting!

He is the worst grifter on the web, not one of his words is genuine

As a Catholic, I can tell you that it is required by the church to admit and pay your legal problems in the court system before you can be 'forgiven' by the church. Do your jail time to see if you're serious and we'll be here for you.

The full-stage grift has finally set in.

. Famous British actor-com comedian Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault, emotional abuse, and rape for a span of seven years. Four women have come forward with accusations of sexual assault against the actor that date back to 2013

He'll be even worse after this. Terrible person

So glad for this coverage. Some of my friends swooned over him. I always had this gut feeling and i can even name one time for sure where i was like "something is not right here."

Nothing quite says “of course there is NO way I could be involved in sex crimes, im a baptized Christian!”🙄😅

When I was pregnant with my first, I went to this yoga studio in Hollywood and this dude must have been living in the US then because he was freaking there every day in their cafe holding court. The whole thing was gross, his energy was gross, even pregnant- the way he looked at me as I walked by gave me the creeps. . No thanks.

I call them "conspiracy fantasies". The difference is that theories need logic and evidence.

Russell Brand: I'm very interested in your experiences after being baptized. Well Russell, I was baptized twice. First in the water and second in the clergy office.

Like Trump, I'd wager the biggest nightmare for Russell Brand is that people stop talking about him.

I think Russell Brand is about as sincere about becoming religious as he was about his marriage to Katie Perry.

Alot of Christian folks here in the UK are falling for this new grift

I've long thought Brand was a narcissistic cult leader. Every day he seems to take one step closer to that description. I can see him being arrested in some sort of Charles Manson type set up one day.

Russell Brand is as religious as a pop-tart is cake.

Russell Brand is a nut and always has been.

He's so afraid of going to jail he suddenly became religious... I never liked this guy since day one, now I know why.

Internet has ruined so many people, Russel brand had time on his hands and never looked up from the screen.

2 to 1 trump is letting russell borrow his bible.

So happy Katy Perry got away from him

Welp, he's pivoting HARD. Hopefully the UK folks can see right through him.

Sad, how R.B. was more honest loaded than not. Now, conveniently, he's gone churchy! I sensed it coming but never stayed keyed-in long enough to catch the rape allegations. Extremely disappointing but anticipated pivot. Devotees, meet your brand-new man, Russell Bland!

Amazing how criminals finally find Jesus when they are caught.

Aligning yourself with Jim Caviezel is VERY problematic.

This is nothing more than a “save me jesus” trope. Everybody leans in to religion when they are scared of what they’ve done in the past or are incarcerated, trying to get out.

I took a shower today. That was pretty good. That’s the best I have to offer you, Russell. Daily baptism.

Next you'll see Russell do a photo op in front of a church while holding an upside down Bible (reminds you of anyone?).

Ah yes, the age old Jesus smoke screen. “Look at me and how holy I am now”

Prime example of why you have to be careful chasing that rabbit hole. Used to be a big fan, but for years I have seen him fading. He has become the rabbit hole.

Anybody who really had a religious experience and was genuinely called to Christ wouldn't make posting online about it their 1st order of business... Just another narcissist.

Never trust a thin chef or a 'born-again".

Religion is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

They seem to conveniently find a saviour when a trial and consequences are mentioned.

YEAH WHATEVER lets see which religion Mr. Brand will follow in two years when this religion doesnt give him the attention anymore.

another thing about these types of british "entertainers" is people like richard dawkins will call out trans people as delusional but then as an atheist still call himself a cultural christian with a much more rampant delusion with actual legislative power. it's such a bizarre contradiction.

A prayer app is ridiculous.

Why do these types of spiritual folks always go to “I now know God, we should worship together as my fellow spiritual brother taught me, Charles Manson.”

The perpetual attention-seeking antics of Russell the Firebrand are a lesson in the importance of paying more attention to a person's deeds than to their words. He has always used politics and culture as a vehicle for finding an audience and getting sympathy. This latest pivot is just a case where he suddenly finds himself in need of a new audience.

I can almost promise he’s not being baptized Catholic. He would not be being baptized in the Thames and he doesn’t sound like he has been catechized (taught). He wouldn’t refer to being an “enlightened being.”

He was once a witty comedian and a friend of the brilliant Ricky Gervais. What the hell happened to this guy?

When one’s life is based solely on attention-seeking; at some point - esp among the disingenuous and/or those with no clear conviction - your identity can becomes nothing more than a mirror of those who give you the most of what you crave.

Nobody told Brand that you are supposed to find Christ while in prison post conviction, not while you’re still on the outside. Duh.

Religion is all-too-often a refuge for scoundrels: Neal Boortz

I remember noticing that Russell Brand "rebranded" himself and seemed to be playing into the hot conspiracies of the time and it got him a lot of views. I think it was the Q-Anon thing. All of a sudden it seemed like he was pushing all of the conspiracy buttons to get views. Anything to make a buck.

Brand is not unlike the radio hosts in GTA. I could see him on the wacky TV stations.

As a 'cradle Catholic' I am disgusted at people like him. I grew into atheism in my 20s 50 odd years ago but still hate seeing Christianity being abused by these grifters. And for Brand's information he might think he looks like the standard western Jesus but Josuah, to give him his proper Jewish name, likely looked nothing like the western european version wuth which he is familiar. The late Magnus Magnuson did a documentary years ago and said the Roman wanted poster described him as short, stooped and very dark skinned. So he must have had a charismatic personality to inspire people to believe he was the messiah who would overthrow the Romans. Of course it turned out that, like so many others who made the claim, he wasnt the Jewish messiah but his name was latinised and used to create a relugion which would persecute his people ever after.

The downfall of Russell Brand has been swift and sad to watch.

This made me laugh out loud multiple times. Might need to share it!

Brand has gone full circle. Going left and more left, ended up going far right...

He is not a good person. He is scary. Not someone you want near your daughter or any other woman.

He sold out long ago.

Brand probably looked at what many Priests were up to and felt he belonged.

I actually believed in God until I went to jail. Spent alot of time reading books and articles about my purpose on this planet. When they asked me if I felt better and if I understood things, and I replied that I hadn't it shocked them. God's plan was for me to come to earth Serve others, give money to the church, spread the gospel and then spend my time praying, reading Bible versus and accept Jesus as my savior who died for me even though I didn't as him too, then feel guilted into all the aforementioned conditions so I can go to heaven? What a crappy plan. Needless to say they didn't talk theology with me any more

He’s told everyone he was a rapist every time he did comedy shows his whole career. Why is this a surprise to anyone? When people brag their whole lives about being a rapist, believe it. Brand is always a put on, whatever will benefit him at the time.

I think he knows his audience(right wing) and he knows the only way to come out of cancellation is going full bore into forgiveness and hes been saved. And what a hero for turning his life around to Jesus after being tempted by the devil. What a hero.

It is very sad to see Brand sink so low. He was a very inventive and eloquent comedian but got it into his head that he was more than that. He wasn't

Is he grifting himself into Catholicism or some other sect of Christianity? He's partnered with the Catholic prayer app, but he's asking for people to talk about their experience being baptized...almost any non-convert Catholic would have been baptized as a baby and would not have any memory of it.

"Hollow" is a better name on that app.

Who ever heard of a religious person committing sexual assault? 🙄

As a gay man who is no longer a Christian but who has a biblical studies degree... WTF!? Like... on so many levels. Granted, I'm Canadian, so generally by the time a lot of the weirdest elements got up North, I don't know if they broke down in the cold or what, but the church I grew up in and the Christians I knew in my formative years in the 90s, they were reasonably sane people with some beliefs that with more life experience kinda fall apart if you think about them too much. But like... they didn't crave being pandered to. Like, sure there was Christian Rock, but at least early on a lot of that came ouf of the Jesus people USA movement which were like a bunch of pot heads and stoners. Even if a lot of these bands were just youth group friends who were trying to have the same sort of sound as a lot of secular bands, there was still a certain level of authenticity to it. But it feels like now Evangelicalism and Catholicism in the US in particular seem like they've moved into this post-authentic "If we can't have the world, no one can!" Grift like attitude. You know, honestly even when I was growing up I guess there was probably more grifting going on than I realized. But there were a lot of people with deeply held sincere belief. I think blaming Trump for it isn't fair because so much of the seeding of this libertarian-selfish asshole verion of Christianity was sown long ago. But... man, it feels like post 2016, Evangelicals and Catholics have just become the biggest assholes. It's like their whole lives now are as honest as a Kirk Cameron video. Like it's just "This is what we do now, and we refuse to think about why we do what we do, because if we take a second to think... we're gonna feel so fuckin' dirty." It's a shame too. Because when Christianity isn't this politicized shit show, there's a lot to like in it's teachings. But at this point I feel like the modern Evangelical and Catholic churches are the biggest proof against the existence of God. Like these people all believe that they've prayed and asked God to forgive their sins and cleanse them... then why can't we see that? Why can't we see a movement of Christians being more honest? Standing up against things like wealth inequality, the murdering of civilians? There is no God redeeming the church, because the church just keeps getting worse.

Why does a god like listening to the same dry-ass prayer for hundreds to thousands of years? Don't you think God would get bored of some pre-cooked prayer?

Difficult to know whether Brand is a Psychopath or a Narcissist. Either way, a toxic individual to be avoided. Doesn’t surprise me that David Pakman is able to clearly see through him.

Yeah....out of all the celebrities that have been accused of SA, the Russell Brand accusations are by far the least surprising. I am surprised it didn't happen much sooner.😏

I used to like Brand, but now I just. can't. ESPECIALLY after seeing him pull this stunt.

So funny! This reminds me of when Delmar and Pete get baptized and Delmar thinks it absolved all his sins and transgressions. 😂😂😂

Agree. I used to like him maybe 25 years ago. He’s full of it. Just another opportunist!