Hollywood star Liam Neeson is contemplating a shift from his Roman Catholic faith to Islam.
While filming in Istanbul, the 59-year-old actor shared that Islamic prayer “penetrated his spirit.”
Neeson remarked, “The call to prayer occurs five times a day; initially, it can be quite overwhelming, yet over time, it becomes ingrained in you, and it’s truly the most beautiful thing” .
He continued, “In the city, there are 4000 mosques, some of which are simply breathtaking; it really makes me contemplate converting to Islam.”
Having been brought up in Northern Ireland as a devoted Roman Catholic, Neeson was named in honor of the local priest.
However, the actor, whose wife Natasha Richardson tragically passed away at 45 following a skiing accident in 2009, has voiced struggles regarding his faith.
“I was raised a Catholic, but there are daily reflections, even if not overt, about our purpose on this planet. What does it all mean? I find myself continuously readin about God or the absence of God, as well as atheism,” he stated.
His upcoming film, The Grey, features an oil-drilling team that crashes in the harsh conditions of Alaska and is slated for release on February 16.
by Helena Bryanlith
