Some of you may know Kristin Chenoweth from Glee, others from her amazing voice and starring roles on Broadway. Me? I first encountered her as the character Annabeth Schott on The West Wing. I had no idea she could even sing. Anyway, she’s going to have to make room on her mantle (slide over, Tony and Emmy) for a new award: best quote on Christianity.

“I think it’s important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance. I don’t want Christianity to be a negative word anymore. I want people to understand that there is a group of Christians out there who want to be more open and understanding and tolerant and loving of all kinds of people, even the people that don’t believe in God at all. I guess that’s one of my purposes in this life is to make sure people know that Jesus would have taught the same thing and did teach the same thing. If he were alive today, where would he be hanging out? He wouldn’t be hanging out at Neiman Marcus. He probably wouldn’t even be at church. He would be downtown feeding the poor and helping the sick. That’s what it’s about.”

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend, everyone.

Tags: Christianity, Glee, Kristen Chenoweth, The West Wing