The businessman and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, once again publicly referred to his vision on faith and Christian values. In a short video shared by the account Christian Tweets on X, Musk stated: “I believe in the teachings of Christ. I believe in Christian principles”.
The clip, recorded during an event in the United States where Musk addresses the public with an American flag in the background, has exceeded 700,000 views in just a few hours and has sparked a wide conversation among believers and social media users.
The message was accompanied by a reflection from the profile itself that shared the video, addressed to the businessman: “More important than the teachings of Jesus is to believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior”. The phrase points to an essential distinction within Christianity: it is not enough to admire the moral values of the Gospel, but a personal faith in Christ as the Son of God and Redeemer is required.
Although Musk has expressed his respect for the figure of Jesus and Christian ethics on other occasions, his statements have been interpreted in different ways. Some see them as a gesture of openness toward faith, while others consider that they reflect a more philosophical or cultural vision than a properly religious one.
In any case, the magnate’s words reignite the debate on the influence of Christianity in public life and in the thinking of influential figures in the contemporary world.