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Daniel Craig is not religious. In 2007 he said: “I’ve never been religious and I’m not a church-goer, but I do find religion fascinating because it has such a huge impact on our lives.”
| Religion | None (not religious) |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed by his own interviews |
| Full name | Daniel Wroughton Craig |
| Born | March 2, 1968, Chester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actor |
| Family background | Raised in Liverpool and the Wirral, England |
What Religion Is Daniel Craig?
Craig does not follow a religion. He is private about his personal life, but the few times he has been asked about faith he has answered directly: he has never been religious and does not go to church.
The Golden Compass Controversy
His best-known comments came in 2007, when he starred in The Golden Compass, adapted from Philip Pullman’s novel. Some Christian groups, including the Catholic League, called for a boycott, arguing the story was anti-religious.
Craig defended the film. He said he had never been religious and was not a church-goer, but found religion fascinating because of its huge impact on people’s lives. He argued the story criticized the misuse of power by any institution, religious or political, rather than faith itself.
Is Daniel Craig a Christian?
No. He grew up in England, where Anglican Christianity is the established church, but he has said plainly that he has never been religious.
FAQ
Is Daniel Craig religious?
No. He has said: “I’ve never been religious and I’m not a church-goer.”
Is Daniel Craig an atheist?
He is often listed as one. His own words are that he has never been religious.
What did Daniel Craig say about The Golden Compass and religion?
He defended the film, saying it criticized the misuse of power by institutions rather than religion itself.
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Sources
- Hollowverse: The religion and political views of Daniel Craig
- Freedom From Religion Foundation: Golden Compass movie challenges belief (2007)
- NPR: Religious groups question direction of Compass (2007)
- Wikipedia: Daniel Craig
Last updated: September 24, 2026.
