Brett Brett: “I’m not really into organized religions, they’ve caused more harm than good in my opinion.” Brett: “I’m not sure what to believe in, but I don’t feel comfortable with atheism either.” In 1992, Brett mentioned that he was searching for some kind of spiritual answer that doesn’t involve believing in the traditional Judeo-Christian idea of God. Brett (07.08.2002): “I come from a Jewish background, but I don’t practice Judaism or any other religion.” Brett (03.27.2010): “I’m not an atheist. When it comes to the question of God, I describe myself as a provisional deist – not a theist. I think belief in God and religious rituals are products of evolution and should be studied by science to understand human nature better. I’ve always found this topic fascinating.” Greg Graffin On October 15, 1993, Greg mentioned that Bad Religion has 108 songs and only a few of them touch on religious issues. He explained that the cross in their symbol is more of a metaphor for shared beliefs or ways of thinking, rather than a religious icon. Greg: “Like everyone else, I’m curious about where I come from and where I’m going. But I don’t believe that God created me or that I’m going to heaven. So, I find biology a better way to answer those questions because it allows me to test theories myself.” In an interview with a Christian music magazine, Greg stated that he has no problem with people who pray at home and keep their beliefs to themselves. When asked if he was an atheist, he hesitated to use that term because it implies knowing for sure that there is no God, which he sees as a religion in itself. He also mentioned that if you believe in Jesus as an all-powerful God, then Jesus is responsible for all the evil in the world. He explained that his mother came from a religious family but raised him away from the church. In another interview, Greg expressed that he has no issue with people believing in God and sees religion as having some positive social value in terms of community cohesion. However, he cannot tolerate the rigid and dogmatic thinking that often accompanies it. References ^ Kerrang! #389 (1992)^ The Big Takeover #32 (1992)
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