25 Christian Celebrities Who Have Been Outspoken About Their Faith

9. Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson, an actor, director and producer known for the “Mad Max” and “Lethal Weapon” movies, is also well-known for his film, “The Passion of the Christ.” Gibson has said that there will be a sequel that deals with spiritual warfare. 

Gibson was raised as a Traditionalist Catholic, meaning he does not accept the “modernization” by the Second Vatican Council of 1962-1965. He founded The Church of the Holy Family, which isn’t affiliated with a Roman Catholic diocese, in Malibu, California.

Gibson has dealt with a variety of personal controversies, including alcohol abuse and derogatory comments he has made about the Jewish, Black and gay communities.