Raheem Sterling: England star publicly declares his faith in God as he is baptised in tank of water
Sterling has been baptised in a tank of water on the BBC's 'The Pilgrimage'.
The Manchester City and England forward was joined by former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown, comedian Shazia Mirza and TV presenter AJ Odudu on the BBC's 'The Pilgrimage', which sees celebrities explore their faith.
In the programme, Sterling is seen being baptised in a tank of water, and he speaks about his faith in God.
The 27-year-old said: "I just wanted to do it. It was something I felt I needed to do. I don't really speak about my religion, but I always have a strong belief in God and faith and I just wanted to share that moment and just be baptised.
Sterling's baptism has been praised by some, but also criticised by others.
Some people have praised Sterling for his decision to be baptised, saying that it is a sign of his strong faith.
Others have criticised Sterling for his decision, saying that it is a publicity stunt or that he is trying to force his religion on others.
However, Sterling has said that he is not trying to force his religion on others, and that he is simply sharing his own faith.
He said: "I'm not trying to force it on anyone, I'm just sharing my own journey and my own beliefs and if that inspires someone else, that's great."
Sterling's baptism is a reminder that religion is still an important part of many people's lives.
In a world that is becoming increasingly secular, Sterling's baptism is a reminder that religion is still an important part of many people's lives.
For Sterling, his faith is a source of strength and comfort, and it is something that he is not afraid to share with others.
Whether you agree with Sterling's decision to be baptised or not, it is important to remember that religion is a personal choice, and that everyone has the right to believe in whatever they want.
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