Kanye West claims he is his own god in new interview
In a recent interview with radio host Big Boy, Kanye (Ye) West opened up about his faltering faith after a previously very visible conversion experience. Contrary to his previous proclamations of faith including Ye’s Sunday Service worship event, his record, “Jesus is King”, and his speaking tour including at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, West revealed that he has encountered challenges and unanswered prayers while navigating his Christian journey and is currently struggling in his faith journey.
“I have my reservations about Jesus,” West candidly shared. “There were times when I prayed fervently, but I didn’t witness the intervention of Jesus as I hoped.”
West expressed his belief that he had to take control of his own experiences, including his interactions with the world, his family, and his music career. Ye very publicly went through a divorce with Kim Kardashian, was dropped by Adidas after anti-semitic comments, and saw his net worth cut in half overnight.
Ye critiqued what he perceived as Christianity’s heavy reliance on prayer without corresponding actions.
“The aspect that doesn’t resonate with me is the constant emphasis on prayer,” West explained. “We also have the ability to take tangible steps and effect change ourselves.”
Although West’s comments initially seem aligned with the biblical principle of faith coupled with works, he delved deeper into his grievances with Christianity. He recounted his challenges in building his empire and eventually asserted his self-proclaimed deity status.
“I am my own god, and anyone who disputes that is challenging my identity,” West asserted. “I dictate who I am and what I stand for. I often wonder if I’m already in a state of heavenly existence.”
West also criticized the concept of fearing God, a fundamental tenet in Christianity.
“I find the notion of fearing God unsettling within Christianity,” West remarked. “If God embodies love, why instill fear?”
For West, the fear of God represents a mechanism of control and vulnerability, which he rejects in favor of living fearlessly.
