“I don't believe Jesus was the son of God, although I'm inclined to think he might have been a great prophet.”

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The speaker is expressing skepticism about Jesus being divine while allowing that Jesus could still have been an important spiritual leader. The quote contrasts disbelief in one religious claim with respect for Jesus as a prophet-like figure.

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Originally said in English.

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About Damian Lewis

English actor and musician

Damian Lewis is an English actor and musician. He rose to prominence on television for playing U.S. Army Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. He later won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role as Nicholas Brody in Homeland, and was also nominated for his performance as Henry VIII in Wolf Hall. He played Bobby Axelrod in Billions for six of its seven seasons, and appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019 as Steve McQueen.

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