Chris Pratt attends an anti-gay church with a history of child molestation and ex-gay therapy
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This is a guy who's been well-advised to avoid publicity, and keep his private life must more private than that of most top actors.
Because I've enjoyed the hell out of some of his performances, but seems like someone I'd absolutely loathe in real life. I'm actively avoiding reading anything about him at this point, because I want to keep liking "Starlord".
Why do you think you'd loathe him in real life, Otter?
shareI've heard rumors that he's a massive douche in real life, for what that's worth. Plus he likes guns, anti-gay churches, churches, and marrying up. Doesnt sound like my kinda guy at ALL, definitely not pretend-boyfriend material.
shareHow is he a 'massive douche' in real life?
I'm no fan of guns either. I'd personally prefer to see all private firearms banned (although I know that'll never happen), but if he's using them responsibly, why does it bother you?
And his association with an anti-gay church does concern me. I'd like Ellen Page, and other likeminded individuals, to respectfully engage with him and help him to see why his choice of church is so problematic, but clearly he's a religious man who has derived something positive from his faith. Why would you have a problem with 'churches' per se? Do you have the same problem with mosques, synagogues and other places of worship, or just churches?
Finally, what does 'marrying up' mean, and why does if bother you so?
I'm no big fan of organized religion in general, but there's a special place on my shit list for those with racist, sexist, or anti-gay policies, and for anyone who has chosen to join them. And no, I dont tend to engage respectfully on this issue!
As for the "douche" rumors, I've heard rumors but am not trying to find out if they're true, because that could ruin my enjoyment of the GOTG movies. I'm just going to hope the rumors aren't true.
If an organised religion accepts and treats everyone equal, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, I don't see why anyone would have an issue with it.
I am not religious myself, but I say 'each to their own', as long as they are being respectful of others and treating them as equals. Of course, it appears Chris Pratt's church does not do that, but many other churches and denominations do.
Also, you didn't explain what 'marrying up' means. Excuse me if I'm incorrect, but isn't the concept of 'marrying up' a rather prejudicial and narrow-minded one itself?