Nick Cave recently responded to fan questions about Russell Brand’s new Christianity book. He addressed the topic in a characteristically brief manner on The Red Hand Files, his long-running website where he pens direct, personal replies to readers’ queries.
The response came when a fan specifically asked Cave about Brand’s recent publication following his religious conversion.
When asked “What do you think of Russel Brand’s new book, ‘How to become a Christian in seven days?'” Cave replied with his typically succinct style.
“Good for atheism,” Cave said.
Cave’s terse response reflects his approach to The Red Hand Files, where he has been answering fan questions with characteristic directness since launching the platform. The website has become known for Cave’s unfiltered takes on everything from personal grief to cultural commentary.
Brand’s book, titled “How to Become a Christian in Seven Days: May take 50 years of sin and serious f*ck ups to get started,” was published by Simon and Schuster in 2026 as a 192-page testimony. Google Books reported that the work blends his radical conversion with frank accounts of “demonic Hollywood,” false allegations, and his son’s heart surgery.
The religious conversion came following accusations of multiple counts of rape, assault and emotional abuse against the comedian and author. Brand underwent baptism in 2024 amid what he described as personal crises including spiritual warfare.
UnHerd noted that the book purports to be a practical guide to conversion, described as “self-help, except that the idea is to give your sinful self over to God, following the path Brand took himself.” The publication represents Brand’s attempt to document his spiritual journey during a tumultuous period in his public life.
The timing of Brand’s religious conversion and subsequent book publication has drawn scrutiny. Critics question the authenticity of his spiritual transformation given the serious allegations he faces. Cave’s succinct response appears to reflect skepticism about the sincerity of Brand’s conversion narrative.
