Dec
23
Ricky Gervais Covers ‘New Humanist’ Magazine
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Comic Ricky Gervais, who was recently announced as the host of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards (for the second year in a row), is featured on the cover of the new issue of New Humanist magazine. As a proud atheist, Ricky uses his coverphoto and accompanying interview to voice his religious beliefs (or lack thereof). On the cover of New Humanist magazine, Ricky strikes a Jesus Christ pose and in his interview, he explains his staunch atheism … just in time for the Xmas holiday. Click below to see Ricky’s latest magazine cover and read excerpts from his newest interview.

Ricky Gervais has become a target for Christian outraged by his views on religion. The unapologetic atheist is being targeted on Twitter by a host of believers who have taken offence at his view. The Office creator, 50, has often spoken of his lack of faith, but his appearance on the cover of New Humanist magazine in a Jesus Christ-style pose has pushed a few over the edge. For the shot, he uses a microphone stand for his cross, dons a crown of thorns and has the word ‘atheist’ daubed across his chest in blood red. But (Read more...)