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Gnosticism?

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Yes. And I am a Gnostic Christian.
No. But I haven't ruled out the validity of Gnosticism.
No. And I think Gnosticism is heresy.
I've never heard of Gnosticism.
I follow another religion.
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Is there any Gnostic Christians out there? (I'm asking because... "...because enquiring minds want to know!")
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Prisoner1972 · 51-55, MVIP
One more thing that I wanted to mention. I try to look at religions, not from a historical perspective, but from a mythic perspective. We won't be able to get anything out of religion if we're constantly asking the questions like "Is the Holy Bible historically accurate?" Or "Did Muhammad really get visited by Allah while in the cave when he wrote down the Quran?" Because to commit to such a view would mean that you believe in the negation of all other religions. But if you cease to ask, "Is the myth really true?" and begin to ask, "What truths can be found in the myth?" (Or: What is the moral of the story?") If this line of thinking is applied, then The Parables of Jesus Christ can make sense to muslims. The teachings of Muhammad can make sense to Christians. And Believers of opposing religions can build an understanding among themselves. This makes it easier to "...Love thy neighbor as thyself." Those are the words of Jesus. And I heard Muhammad gave instructions to Muslims to get along with Christians, Jews, and Sabians.
pdxlinux · 41-45, M
@Prisoner1972 joseph campbell would agree. the importance of hollywood films, and mythic figures in our popular culture, are related to your statement.
@Prisoner1972 apologies for being pedantic, but I believe the claim is Mohammed was visited by the angel Gabriel not Allah
Prisoner1972 · 51-55, MVIP
@Activitykittens thank you for setting me straight. I stand corrected.