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Chris Pratt Stands Firm in His Faith Despite Criticism: ‘Nothing New,’ Says the “Guardians of the Galaxy” Star

ByAlki David

May 16, 2023

“Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt is no stranger to speaking up about his religious beliefs. Ever since he became a Hollywood A-lister, public scrutiny on his views has been at an all-time high. People have accused him of being homophobic and claimed that he belongs to a church that is anti-LGBTQ.

But despite all the negative reactions, Chris Pratt remains unbothered. In an interview with Page Six, Pratt shared that he receives criticism for his religious faith, but is not affected by it. He stated, “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 through 20. That’s the way it is, nothing new, 2,000 years ago. They hated him, too.”

Pratt’s statement shows that he is well aware of the criticisms that come with being a Christian in the entertainment industry. But his response is rooted in his belief that as a believer, he is called to stand firm in his faith even if it means being disliked or ridiculed by the public.

“I know that there will be people who disagree with me, but that’s okay. I’m not here to please everyone. I’m here to please God,” Pratt added.

It is essential to understand that everyone has the right to their own faith beliefs. Pratt has every right to abide by his own beliefs, just as anyone else has the right to disagree with him. Criticizing him for his faith is not constructive and goes against the fundamental principle of religious freedom.

In conclusion, Chris Pratt’s firm stance on his faith beliefs is admirable, and it is a reminder that we should be respectful of each other’s religious convictions. His quotes symbolize his stand on faith and belief in philosophical discrimination when it comes to this sensitive topic. Chris Pratt’s words convey the concept of looking beyond the criticism and holding on to one’s beliefs, which are vital qualities in an individual.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.