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My Road to Christian GnosticismMy life, as anyone else's, has been filled with its own ups and downs. How I discovered Christian Gnosticism is amazing in the sense that I had to experience life's turbulent times while I was older as I lost things I held near and dear while I was younger.
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Carpocration GnosticismA study in the Carpocratian sect of Gnosticism; yet another form of early Christianity that was considered heritical by the Orthodox Church.
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Gnostics and Gnosticism: A Guide for Teachers and StudentsOne of the greatest discoveries in religious history in the 20th century is finding the Gnostic library at Nag Hammadi in 1945, opening a window onto a group from the early days of Christianity. -
How Human Expression & Sexuality Relate to GnosticismConsidered a heresy by mainstream Christianity, Gnosticism is regaining popularity, thanks in part to many archaeological digs, such as Nag Hammadi in Egypt, and cultural influences, such as the films The Matrix and The Da Vinci Code.
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Gnosticismwhat separates those who believe in God's dualism from orthodox Christians who resent this splitting of God
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Valentinian GnosticismA study in early Gnostic (heretic) Christianity focusing on the Valentinians.
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Gnosis and Gnosticism: General Information and ClarificationsI make some clarifications to my large article "The Christian Gnostic Manifesto" and go a little bit more in-depth about Gnosis. My work only scratches the surface of Gnosis and if you are truly interested you will do more work to discover the liberation in Gnosis! -
Being a Christian Without Being a ChristianIn my research I discovered a form of Christianity that has its origins in the earlier days of Christianity; some will say it was one of the starting points of Christian belief which is Gnosticism.
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Sethian Gnosticism: A Study in Early Non-Orthodox ChristianityAn interesting study of one of the earliest forms of Christianity, Sethian Gnosticism.
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Manichean, Hermetic, and Neo-Platonic GnosticismThe final article in this series, for now, on Gnostic beliefs in early Christianity, covering Manichean, Hermetic, and Neo-Platonic thought.
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Wicca and Satanism: A SynopsisThe connection between Wicca and Satanism is undeniable.
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The Gnostics: What Were Their Sources for Authority?Gnostics look within themselves for verification of their beliefs.
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The Gnostics: What Were Their Most Important Beliefs?The Gnostics believed that Christ came to teach, not to suffer.
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The Gnostics: Who Were They?The Gnostics believed in salvation by knowledge of God and of self.
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The Gnostics: How Do We Know About Them and Why Should We Care?Until recently, all we knew about the Gnostics was what their enemies had written about them.
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The Gnostics: Who Did They Believe Jesus Christ Is?The Gnostics believed that the Christ was purely spiritual, not born of a woman.
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Solving the Mystery that is Lady GagaOn one hand, Gaga is a unique, eccentric outsider. On the other, she is as commercial as it gets.
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Music Video Analysis: Lady Gaga's "Alejandro"The question is whether or not Lady Gaga is promoting something evil or something good, and whether or not she herself volunteered to take on this transformation, or if someone else tricked her into it.
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The Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes in First Century ChristianityWhat the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes have to do with first century Christianity.
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Spiritual Dreams and Other Mysteries of GodRevealed mysteries of God and other phenomena
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The Theology of Karl RahnerA brief look at the theology of Karl Rahner.
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Ken Wilber Neuroscience"Ken Wilber Meets Abba's Way - 3." Responding to: "What can neuroscience teach us about skillful, effective (and efficient!) personal practice and how you can apply this research in your everyday life?" -
Music Industry OccultismMusic Industry Capitulates to Occult Without Even Knowing It. Leading you to an illustrative video and more on the music industry. Followed by an apposite dissertation on superstition, the occult and Jesus. -
The Final Years of the Apostles Peter and JohnThis is a summary of the last years of the apostles Peter and John, their ministries, and travels.
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Why Are There so Many Different Religions?There is one True God who created, controls, and sustains the entire universe. Why then are there so many different religions whose adherents worship a plethora of false gods? -
Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline CareyIn the sequel to the Kushiel series, the gods have a plan for Moirin.
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Christianity's First Eight Centuries - a Brief SketchAbba's Way. The Church. "Christianity's First Eight Centuries - A Brief Sketch." -
Did Jesus Sweat Blood?Textual Criticism of the addition/omission of vs. 43 and 44 in the text of Luke 22, Jesus in Gethsemane.
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New Age ThinkingI don't think Emerson and Elizabeth Clare Prophet belong in the same bracket. -
Where Did the Bible Come From? How Did We Get the Bible that We Possess Today?The Bible did not drop out of the sky; nor was it invented by a select few. God carried along holy men to write the Scriptures without eleminating their personalities from the process. The church as a result sought to recognize the Scriptures publicly.
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Why Do Movies Always AttractAnyone wondered why most of the recent movies are so attractive in their appeal, presentation, direction, play and finally their outcome? Touch someone's precious treasure and you'll have their attention. I am referring to money, if you didn't get it yet. -
Is Martial Law NextAre the raid on the Michigan militia and the demonizing rhetoric pointed towards those protesting the Health Care bill simply steps down the path toward a declaration of martial law?
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SOPHIA: Guardian of the Outcast, Warrior of WisdomIn Greek, the word "Sophia" stands for wisdom. She is also known as "the protector." Despite her ancient influence an origins, the concept of Sophia has been virtually removed from our world. -
A Perfect Circle & SpiritualityThese are not facts, only interpretations, some Perfect Circle songs and their possible meanings.
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What is Kundalini?Kundalini is a rare yet important concept and experience that is often misunderstood, if not ignored, in our culture.
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Defense of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci CodeHumanity is going downhill, and this book, if nothing else, sheds light on a new perspective; the perspective they don't teach you or even mention to you in high school, college or Bible school.
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The Battle for the Preservation of the TrinityIs it important that Christ's followers believe and understand the Trinity?
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The Mystery of the Last Supper PaintingPerhaps the mystery isn't meant to be solved. Perhaps there is no mystery at all. Still, the symbolism in paintings like The Last Supper is intriguing.
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Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus ChristIs there any proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Could you prove it to anyone who would ask you about it? Yes you can!
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