“Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt’s faith has been a topic of discussion in the media. While the actor has openly talked about God, he hasn’t always been as blunt about the critiques and heat he takes because of his biblical beliefs and proclamations.
However, at a recent Cinema Society screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Pratt spoke about the issue, telling Page Six that his criticisms due to his faith aren’t new. He said, “That’s nothing new, that’s nothing new, you know. If I was of this world, they would love me just like that, but, as it is, I’ve chosen out of this world. That’s John 15:18-20.”
Pratt continued, “That’s the way it is, nothing new — 2,000 years ago, they hated Jesus, too.” He told Page Six he deals with critics by pushing forward and having a thick skin, saying, “Oh, just how you deal with anything. Like a rhino, stick your head down; you keep driving forward, you have thick skin.” His latest faith comments come after he appeared on Drew Barrymore’s talk show and gave further insight into his faith journey.
The ”Jurassic World” star told Barrymore about how he met his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, at church and shared a Bible verse during his appearance. He said, “My own journey, finding a higher power and leaning on that and being like, ‘Please save me,’ and then feeling saved, and then shortly later finding the woman of my dreams.”
Earlier this year, Pratt also made headlines for an Instagram post pointing back to a viral 2018 speech he delivered at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, during which he spoke of God’s love for humanity.
Pratt wrote in the Instagram caption of the video he posted from that speech, “Throwback to that time MTV honored me with ‘The Generation Award,’ I was given three minutes to impart wisdom to the next generation.” He continued, “Given the chance to do it again, I wouldn’t change a thing. Except maybe I wouldn’t try to eat the popcorn backstage.”
Pratt’s decision to double down on that God-affirming moment intrigued people, especially after a Men’s Health interview last year, during which he proclaimed, “I’m not a religious person,” sparking questions about precisely what he meant.
“I’m a person of faith; I’m not religious” can sometimes mean a person is more focused on a relationship with Jesus and the Bible than any of the other trappings perpetuated by and fuelled through human beings’ religious structures. However, Pratt has shown that he still believes in Jesus and isn’t afraid to share his faith.