Nigerian rap star Vector Tha Viper has shared his personal views on religion, explaining why he does not attend church services and how he understands spirituality.
During a recent appearance on the BTC podcast, the lyricist said his belief system is centred on personal connection with God rather than worship inside a physical structure.
According to him, the church should be understood as the individual, not a building.
“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 that fact that it is your heart that God is interested in,” he said.
Vector explained that his outlook is shaped by biblical teachings, which he believes emphasise inner transformation over outward religious practices. He added that God’s kingdom exists within people, not in physical spaces.
He further cited a passage attributed to Thomas to support his view, saying, “Behold, if the people that lead you tell you the kingdom is in the sky, then the birds of the sky preceed you. If they tell you the kingdom is in the waters, then the fishes preceed 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.”
The rapper noted that true salvation, in his opinion, is deeply personal and not dependent on religious gatherings.
“So, if the kingdom is in the church, then the alter is more important that you. The kingdom is a conglomerate of believers. But it is rooted in the individualism of your saving. So, you are saved individually by connecting to God,” he added.
Despite his stance, Vector made it clear that he respects people who attend church and belong to various Christian denominations, stressing that everyone has the right to practise their faith in the way they choose.
