What Is Chris Pratt’s Religion? Is Chris Pratt Christian?
What Chris Pratt has said about faith
“God is real. God loves you. God wants the best for you. Believe that, I do.” - Source
“You have a soul. Be careful with it.” - Source
“You’re not perfect… there is a powerful force that designed you that way, and if you’re willing to accept that, you will have grace. And grace is a gift… that grace was paid for with somebody else’s blood.” - Source
Later he explained his boldness: “It’s authentic for me to be pro-Christian, pro-Jesus. That’s my thing. I like it.” - Source
Pratt’s MTV awards speech went viral because he openly told a secular audience about God’s love, the reality of the soul, and the need for grace bought by Christ’s blood. He later doubled down on those statements, saying they reflect his genuine Christian convictions.
Quick facts about Chris Pratt
- Full name: Christopher Michael Pratt. He was born on June 21, 1979, in Virginia, Minnesota.
- His family later moved to Lake Stevens, Washington, where he began performing in community theater.
- Pratt moved to Maui, Hawaii, and worked as a waiter at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company when director Rae Dawn Chong discovered him and cast him in the short film Cursed Part 3.
- He became known on television through roles on Everwood and Parks and Recreation and later starred in blockbuster films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World.
- Pratt married actress Anna Faris in 2009, they divorced in 2018. He married Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019 and has children named Jack, Lyla, Eloise, and Ford.
Does that make Chris Pratt a Christian?
Pratt speaks boldly about God’s love and grace, and he credits Jesus’ blood for salvation. Does publicly mentioning God automatically make someone a Christian? Nope. But in his case the emphasis on our imperfection and grace points in the right direction. Christianity isn’t about being perfect or simply believing in a generic higher power, it is about trusting in the crucified and risen Christ. Words alone don’t save, but Pratt’s statements show awareness of the true gospel message. I have no reason not to think that Chris Pratt is a Christian.
What the Bible says
God really does love us, He proved it by sending His Son (John 3:16). We do have souls created by God (Genesis 2:7) and we are accountable to Him (Hebrews 9:27). The Bible affirms that none of us is perfect (Romans 3:23). Grace is undeserved favor given through Jesus (Ephesians 2:8-9). That grace was purchased at the cross, “with somebody else’s blood,” namely Jesus’ blood (1 Peter 1:18-19). Believing these truths is more than a slogan, it requires repentance and faith.
The Ten Commandments test
Have you ever lied? Ever taken something that wasn’t yours? Ever misused God’s name? Jesus said that lustful looks are adultery in the heart (Matthew 5:27-28). By these standards we are all guilty. Recognizing our sin prepares us to receive the grace Pratt mentioned.
The gospel, plain and clear
God is holy and just. All of us have sinned and fall short of His glory (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23), but Jesus lived a sinless life, died in our place, and rose again. We cannot earn salvation, it is “by grace you have been saved through faith… and not by works” (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9-13).
Pray for Chris Pratt
For believers reading this, pray for Chris Pratt. Pray that he will continue to grow in humility, that he will be anchored in Scripture, and that he will glorify Christ in the spotlight. Ask God to provide wise counsel and courage as he navigates Hollywood.
If you are not a Christian
The same grace Chris Pratt spoke about is available to you. Turn from your sin and trust Jesus. You can pray in your own words, for example: “Lord, I admit I’ve broken your laws. I believe Jesus died and rose again for me. Please forgive me and change my heart.” Remember, the act of prayer doesn’t save, Jesus does. Read John’s gospel and ask God to reveal Himself.