Why I don’t believe in church as a building – Vector

Rapper Vector Tha Viper has stirred controversy with his recent assertion that the true essence of church lies within individuals, not physical buildings.

In an interview, Vector emphasised that he doesn’t attend church because he doesn’t believe in it as a physical structure.

Citing biblical references, Vector stressed that his perspective isn’t a rejection of churchgoers, but a call to focus on personal spirituality.

He pointed to a passage attributed to Thomas, highlighting that the kingdom is both inside and outside of individuals, and that self-awareness is key to realising one’s connection to God.

He 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 that fact that it is your heart that God is interested in.

“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 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’,” he expressed.

Vector added, “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.”