Omanghana
Ghanaian international singer Stephanie Benson has opened up about her decision not to attend church, explaining that she continues to believe in God and places importance on personal prayer.
The singer said her decision reflects her understanding of faith and worship. Although she believes in God, she does not feel His presence in church and prefers to maintain a personal relationship with Him outside organised fellowship.
A personal approach to faith
Benson explained that she views a church as a building and does not consider attending services necessary for her own spiritual life.
She said her approach to communal worship changed after she got married. Over time, she came to place greater emphasis on her individual relationship with God and on prayer.
For the singer, faith remains part of her life, even though she no longer practices it through regular church attendance.
Earlier comments on her beliefs
Benson has previously discussed her religious beliefs and her reasons for not joining a church.
In an interview reported in 2018, she said she did not identify as a Christian, while making it clear that she believed in God.
“I am not a Christian but I believe in God and I don’t go to church,” she said at the time.
She explained that she preferred to read the Bible for herself and was uncomfortable with allowing another person’s interpretation to determine how she should live.
Benson also encouraged people to do what is right in their daily lives, expressing concern about behavior that contradicts what they profess during church services.
Different views on worship
Many Christians consider gathering for worship, prayer and fellowship an important part of their faith. Benson’s comments describe her own decision to practice her beliefs differently.
Her remarks offer an insight into how the singer understands her relationship with God and the place of church attendance in her spiritual life.
Source: Omanghana
