Vector Tha Viper, however, noted that he is not against Christians who choose to attend church.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper, has justified his decision to stop attending church, stating that he views places of worship merely as edifices.
He shared these views during a recent appearance as a guest on the latest episode of the BTC podcast.
According to the ‘Early Momo’ crooner, he believes the church is a “human being” rather than a physical building.
He added that the Bible emphasises that God is more interested in the human heart, stressing that the church exists within the individual.
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Speaking during the interview, Vector said, “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.
“Also, 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 continued: “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 saving. You are saved individually by connecting to God.”
Vector noted, however, that he is not against Christians who choose to attend church.
