Joy Behar Says Her Beliefs Are In Her Friends And Family Instead Of In Religion During Interview

Jan 04, 2020

Joy Behar brings a reasoned perspective and distinctive flair to her role as a TV co-host on “The View.” You could enjoy her on-air persona for years and not catch a hint of this very private person’s religious beliefs. Enjoy the following account for a glimpse into Joy’s faith sojourn.

In an interview on ABC's "Focus on Faith," Joy Behar reveals she was baptized into the Catholic church as an infant. Later, she received her First Holy Communion and was confirmed in this same church. She believed in the teachings of the church throughout her childhood and teenage years.

As she began taking philosophy classes at Queen’s College, Behar told ABC News that she started to question God’s existence, "I started to disbelieve the things that sounded crazy to me. The things that sounded like they made up the story."

Contemplating the works of Socrates and Aristotle caused her to eventually abandon her childhood faith. A beloved priest’s decision to forsake his church career to become a playwright strengthened her resolve to strike out on her own.

Today, Behar draws strength from her family and lifestyle choices. She relies upon her intellect to act as a creative force in the world. She states in the video, that although she respects the faith of others, she currently places her belief in the love of her family rather than an outside deity or organized religion’s teachings.

Joy Behar’s faith journey represents an honest, lifelong pursuit of truth for her. Do you have any religious beliefs? Tell us your thoughts on Joy's comments below. Pass this article along to your friends and family to see what they think.