‘2000 Years Ago They Hated Him Too’: Chris Pratt on Jesus and haters

Actor Chris Pratt has seen significant backlash over the years for being upfront and transparent about his Christian faith — and when asked how he handles being the target of hateful comments, he doubled down. Pratt, 43, told entertainment outlet Page Six last week that he always thinks back to the story of Jesus and the suffering he endured, which reminds him that for Christians, hatred often comes with the territory. “I sure do,” Pratt acknowledged that he got plenty of criticism for being open about his personal faith. “But that’s nothing new, that’s nothing new, you know?” He went on to quote a scripture that reiterated his point, saying, “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,” he said of Jesus.