Chris Pratt recites scripture while responding to faith criticism

Chris Pratt has never shied away from talking about his faith and receiving hate for it, and now he's addressing it.

At a recent Cinema Society screening of his latest movie, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vo. 3," Chris Pratt spoke with Page Six regarding the hate he gets from society because of his beliefs and how it's nothing new.

"That’s nothing new, that’s nothing new, you know," says Pratt. "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 15:18-20."

"That’s the way it is, nothing new, 2,000 years ago they hated [Jesus], too."

The actor went on to say that with all the criticism, one has to develop a thick skin, like a rhino, which he credits to his years as a door-to-door salesman.

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In January of this year, Pratt posted on Instagram a throwback to when he received the MTV Generation Award where he spoke on the "Nine Rules from Chris Pratt."

"Throwback to that time MTV honored me with "The Generation Award." I was given three minutes to impart wisdom to the next generation. Given the chance to do it again I wouldn’t change a thing. Except maybe I wouldn’t try to eat the popcorn backstage," reads the caption.

In his three-minute speech, he spoke on God's love for the world and humanity, among other, more humourous topics.

Despite receiving hate from others about his belief in God, Pratt has managed to maintain a positive attitude and stay strong in his faith which is a rare sight to see in the world of Holly Wood.