Deep-Rooted Religious Beliefs in BFFs Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton That Cemented Their Place in Sporting History

Talk about sporting legends and Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton’s names will surely make it to your list. Such has been the greatness of the two that they have dominated their sport for years. Further, the two are very good friends and have been often spotted supporting each other over the years. In addition to this, they also share a common belief that has helped them grow in their respective sports.

Serena and Hamilton are strong believers in religion and god. They have openly expressed their faith in this, which has influenced their sporting career. Let’s dive deep into what the two had to say about this.

Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton’s religious beliefs that helped them in their careers

Being two well-known personalities across the globe, their views on religion are sure to raise eyebrows. The two have spoken out about how faith in their religion has helped them overcome challenges in their sporting careers.

Take for example Serena’s beliefs. She does not celebrate occasions like birthdays. Talking about the reason for the same in the 2018 US Open, she said, “We’re Jehovah’s Witnesses, so we don’t do that.” Serena. like other Jehovah’s Witnesses, believes that such celebrations displease god and hence, they do not celebrate such occasions.

Similarly, Hamilton knows the dangers associated with Formula 1. “You don’t have time to pray,” he said about the dangerous accidents in a podcast in 2018, reported by The Guardian. Further, he added, “Anything can happen any day, but I feel God has his hand over me.” Talking about visiting church, the F1 star said, “I go with a couple of my close friends. We meet, we go for breakfast and then we go to church together. We leave most often feeling enlightened and empowered, it’s like a re-centering.”

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Like her F1 legend friend, the American tennis superstar has also spoken about the significance of religion. She once revealed the importance of the holy Bible in her life.

When Serena spoke about the teachings of the Bible

The former World Number 1 grew up with the Bible because of her mother and family. Subsequently, she learned its importance and applied its learnings to her life and career.

Revealing its significance in an interview in 2021, Serena said, “There’s so much practical advice you can get from the Bible that applies in our lives today. I really love learning about what the Bible promises and actually teaches.”

The successes of Serena and Hamilton are quite evident, and belief in religion has only enhanced it. What is your opinion about the role of religion in the success of these two global icons? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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