“I don’t want to force my faith on anyone, yet I do not do so. That is a greater sin. Even though it’s unpopular in my profession, I can’t hide my beliefs. I feel it’s crucial to convey such information to others. But it’s crucial to respect and appreciate them as well because I have friends from all different backgrounds and faiths.”
When it comes to the four children he has with his wife Rhea Durham, Wahlberg emphasized that he still retains the same share-but-don’t-push mentality.
Then, he continued, “I don’t push it on them. However, they are aware that Dad cannot begin the day without praying, reading my Scripture, or attending Mass. And ideally, rather than having that imposed on them, they will think, ‘Well, if it works for Dad, maybe it will work for us,’ and they will naturally gravitate toward it.”
