“I don’t believe in God anymore” – Kemi Badenoch dumps christian faith, reveals why
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has opened up about her personal journey of faith, revealing that she no longer believes in God.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by Bari Weiss, editor of Free Press, the conservative chief clarified that while she is no longer religious, she identifies as agnostic and considers herself a “cultural Christian.”
“I don’t believe in God anymore,” Badenoch said during the interview. “But I am not an atheist, I am agnostic. I used to believe in God very much, but now I describe myself as a cultural Christian.”
The UK politician elaborated on her perspective, saying that faith or the absence of it matters less than how people live their lives. “I don’t think it matters if people believe in God or not. What matters is what they do with the belief or the lack of it.”
Badenoch’s remarks have sparked curiosity about faith, identity, and the role of religion in leadership. While many praised her candor, others criticized her for abandoning Christian beliefs, which they argue should underpin her role as a public figure in a historically Christian nation.
The conversation also touched on Badenoch’s experiences with law enforcement in Nigeria and the UK. Reflecting on her childhood in Nigeria, she described her interactions with the Nigerian police as overwhelmingly negative, contrasting them with her positive experiences with British law enforcement.
“The police in Nigeria will rob us,” Badenoch said, laughing. “I remember the police stole my brother’s shoe and his watch.” However, she expressed trust in the UK police, dismissing claims that race always determines one’s experiences with law enforcement.
