Justin Bieber has a messiah complex.

"I just wanna honestly live like Jesus," Bieber revealed in a cover interview with Complex magazine.

"Not be Jesus," the 21-year-old continued. "I could never -- I don't want that to come across weird."

But the Biebs does want to embrace his Christianity.

"He created a pretty awesome template of how to love people and how to be gracious and kind."

The "What Do you Mean" singer spoke at length about his relationship with ex-flame Selena Gomez, as well as his relationship with church.

"You don't need to go to church to be a Christian," he said. "If you go to Taco Bell, that doesn't make you a taco."

Who can argue with that logic?

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp, Kendall Rodriguez, Drew Singh; Anthony Florio, Randee Daddona, Morgan Campbell, Debbie Egan-Chin

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special! From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp, Kendall Rodriguez, Drew Singh; Anthony Florio, Randee Daddona, Morgan Campbell, Debbie Egan-Chin

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special! From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

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