Errol Musk revealed his son was baptized and the denomination he grew up in

ELON Musk was “God-minded” as a kid and once terrified parishioners by climbing his local church tower, his dad has revealed.

The world’s richest man has previously stated he is “not very religious” and didn’t even pray when he almost died of malaria in 2000.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at an event in New York City in November 2023

Errol Musk poses for a portrait at his house Langebaan, South Africa, in May 2022

Elon Musk is seen as a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 in a pic from the family photo albumCredit: Errol Musk

But writing recently on his X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, he agreed with a claim by podcaster Zuby that the West is “absolutely screwed” if it loses Christianity.

The Tesla CEO’s dad Errol, 77, explained that his son was baptized at a  Methodist congregation before the family joined the Anglican church.

Speaking from his home in South Africa, the retired electromechanical engineer said: “Although Elon has been heard to say he’s sort of an atheist, he was very God-minded as a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥.

“He would always refer to what the Lord Jesus would think of you if you did something bad.

“Elon had a passion not to tell a lie, ever.

“He also believed from a young age that the world is a wonderful, miraculous thing.

“At 14 he bought me Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World for my 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day and asked that we sit and listen on our stereo.

“At school and university Elon would remind people there’re no atheists at exam time.

“I never heard that from anyone else.”

Elon gave a glimpse on where he currently stands when it comes to faith last month.

It came in response to a post on X by British rapper and internet personality Zuby.

Zuby wrote: “I don’t think I’ve ever said this publicly and directly but I think the West is absolutely screwed if it loses Christianity…

“It’s like removing the foundations of a building but pridefully expecting it to remain standing forever…

“All while enemies both inside and outside are trying to knock the building over.”

Elon, who was previously interviewed on Zuby’s podcast in June last year, replied to the post saying: “I think you’re probably right.”

“He clambered down, his takkies (sneakers) in the gaps between the stones and his fingers clinging on.

“He was down in about a minute and the fire brigade was cancelled.”

Elon Musk speaks at an event in Rome, Italy, in December

young Elon Musk is seen posing for a picture with his younger brother Kimba