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He is also known for his [[stand-up comedy]], which is notable for treading an extremely fine line between irony and downright offensiveness. So far he has released four stand-up performances on DVD: ''Animals'', ''Politics'', ''Fame'', ''Science''.

He is also known for his [[stand-up comedy]], which is notable for treading an extremely fine line between irony and downright offensiveness. So far he has released four stand-up performances on DVD: ''Animals'', ''Politics'', ''Fame'', ''Science''.

Gervais is an outspoken [[Atheism|atheist]]. While hosting the 2011 [[Golden Globe Awards]], he concluded a string of jokes by saying "And thank you to God…for making me an atheist." His most overtly anti-Christian film, ''The Invention of Lying'', falsely claims that all religion is based in lies.

Gervais is an outspoken [[Atheism|atheist]] (see also: [[Celebrity atheists]]). While hosting the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, he concluded a string of jokes by saying "And thank you to God…for making me an atheist." His most overtly anti-Christian film, ''The Invention of Lying'', falsely claims that all religion is based in lies.

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