“I say, ‘We believe in a Christ’. If that being existed physically or not, it’s still important, because the message was so basic and sensible and powerful, that we should live by those truths. Love, compassion, generosity. God doesn’t punish anyone. Churches aren’t needed. Money in connection to belief is an abomination. They say, ‘Oh…’. Then they quote the Old Testament.”

English singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist, and occultist

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge was an English singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist, and occultist. They rose to prominence as the founder of the COUM Transmissions art collective and as the lead vocalist of the industrial band Throbbing Gristle. They later became a founding member of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth, an occult group, and fronted the experimental pop rock band Psychic TV. Their work moved across music, performance, visual art, and esoteric practice, with a career built around challenging forms and collaborative projects.