Chris Pratt criticises religion while denying attending controversial church

Chris Pratt denied attending the controversial Hillsong Church while criticizing religions

and revealing that he is not a religious person.

In a cover story for Men’s Health, the Jurassic World actor tried to clarify his religious beliefs while

he condemned religions for the oppression they cause.

"Religion has been oppressive as (expletive) for a long time.

I didn't know that I would kind of become the face of religion when really I'm not a religious person," Pratt told the outlet.

"I think there's 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," he added.

"Whatever it is,” the actor continued. “The evil that's in the heart of every single man has glommed onto the back of religion and come along for the ride."

Pratt was then asked about reports of him attending the controversial

and “infamously anti-LGBTQ” Hillsong church.

“I never went to Hillsong,” he replied. “I’ve never actually been to Hillsong.

I don’t know anyone from that church.”

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