Current Events > Chris Pratt: "I cried about Instagram backlash"

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I said, "Im so thankful for my wifeshe gave me a beautiful, healthy daughter."

And then a bunch of articles came out and said, Thats so cringeworthy. I cant believe Chris Pratt would thank her for a healthy daughter when his first child was born premature. Thats such a dig at his ex-wife. And Im like, That is fucked up, Chris told Mens Health.

Chris continued, My sons gonna read that one day. Hes nine. And its etched in digital stone. It really fucking bothered me, dude. I cried about it. I was like, I hate that these blessings in my life areto the people close to mea real burden.

Chris Pratt is seeking to change some widespread perceptions about his religious views.

The Jurassic World trilogy star told Mens Health in a new cover story that hes not nearly as religious as people think (spiritual might be a more accurate word based on his description, though he doesnt use it). Pratt also strongly criticized organized religion for its history of well-documented sins.

Religion has been oppressive as fuck for a long time, he said. I didnt know that I would kind of become the face of religion when really Im not a religious person. I think theres a distinction between being religious adhering to the customs created by man, oftentimes appropriating the awe reserved for who I believe is a very real God and using it to control people, to take money from people, to abuse children, to steal land, to justify hatred. Whatever it is. The evil thats in the heart of every single man has glommed onto the back of religion and come along for the ride.

Pratt was also asked about reports that he attended Hillsong Church, which has its own long line of controversies.

I never went to Hillsong, he said. Ive never actually been to Hillsong. I dont know anyone from that church.

Pretty sure this is old news.

Yeah, I think all of that shit was uncalled for

Boo fuckin hoo

If he doesnt like what people say on social media he can get off

Yeah, I think all of that shit was uncalled for

It was fucked up tbh. I feel bad for him.

Yeah this shit was stupid and a huge reach.

It does make me wonder why Elliot Page said he did attend that church as doubt he made it up, so must be some reason he thought so.

Im not a religious person. I think theres a distinction between being religious adhering to the customs created by man, oftentimes appropriating the awe reserved for who I believe is a very real God and using it to control people, to take money from people, to abuse children, to steal land, to justify hatred. Whatever it is. The evil thats in the heart of every single man has glommed onto the back of religion and come along for the ride.