Danny McBrideis setting his sights on religion but not passing judgment.
Its setting a story in a world that I havent seen.
I would not go and pass judgement on other people.
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I dont think thats something that is just relevant to the world of religion and televangelism, he said.
I think thats just relevant to the world we live in.
The comedian also revealed that he didnt use any one megachurch or televangelist as inspiration for the Gemstone family.
I grew up in a very religious household, he said.
My mom did puppet ministry growing up, she ministered for children.
I spent every Sunday, every Wednesday, every Saturday night at church.
A lot of my family is still very involved in the church.
My aunt is a minister in Atlanta.
Im not just saying it to venture to shy away from controversy.
The Gemstones have gotten exactly what they always wanted in life, he said.
We wanted to show how corrosive and damaged you’re free to still be getting everything they want.
