Popular Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper has explained why he does not attend church, stating that he does not believe in church as a physical structure but as a human being.
The rapper made the disclosure while speaking on a recent episode of the BTC Podcast, where he shared his personal understanding of spirituality and faith.
According to Vector, his belief is rooted in the idea that the Bible teaches that God is more concerned with the human heart than with buildings, stressing that the true church exists within individuals.
“I don’t believe in church as an edifice or a building. I believe in church as a human being. Because even the Bible points to the fact that it is your heart that God is interested in,” he said.
He further referenced a text attributed to Thomas, which he said shaped his perspective on the concept of the kingdom of God.
“I read a page alleged to be from Thomas, and one of the statements read: ‘Behold, if the people that lead you tell you the kingdom is in the sky, then the birds of the sky precede you. If they tell you the kingdom is in the waters, then the fishes precede you.
“Rather, the kingdom is both inside of you and outside of you. If you know yourselves, you will become known and you would realise that you are the sons of the living Father. But if you would not know yourself, you will dwell in poverty and the poverty would be you,’” he explained.
Vector added that placing the kingdom solely within a church building diminishes the value of the individual believer.
“So, if the kingdom is in the church, then the altar is more important than you. The kingdom is a conglomerate of believers, but it is rooted in the individualism of your salvation. You are saved individually by connecting to God,” he said.
The rapper, however, clarified that his views do not oppose those who attend church or belong to Christian denominations, noting that his position is purely personal.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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