Although this is not something often associated with raunchy comedians, Jimmy Kimmel is a devout Catholic who has been very outspoken about his religious upbringing and beliefs. Growing up, Kimmel was an altar boy in his hometown of Las Vegas and has long been an advocate for the benefits of the Catholic Church. In 2017, Republican Senate hopeful Roy Moore was in the midst of accusations of sexually assaulting minors when “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” sent one of their regulars to interrupt a church rally for Moore. Moore responded with a tweet to Kimmel that read, “If you want to mock our Christian values, come down here to Alabama and do it like a man” (via USA Today).
However, Kimmel got the final word on his show by defending his religious beliefs in a monologue directed at Moore. As seen on Relevant, Kimmel said, “It doesn’t fit your stereotype, but I happen to be a Christian, too. I made my first Holy Communion, I was confirmed, I pray, I support my church, one of my closest friends is a priest, I baptize my children … So if you’re open to it, when we sit down, I will share with you what I learned at my church. At my church, forcing yourself on underaged girls is a no-no. Some even consider it to be a sin.” Kimmel then donated $5,400 to Moore’s Democratic opponent, according to Yahoo.
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