The simplest way to understand the difference is this: Mainstream Christianity says salvation comes through Jesus Christ. Gnosticism tends to say liberation comes through awakening to hidden or inner spiritual knowledge — gnosis. But “Gnosticism” wasn't one single religion. It is a modern umbrella term for several movements in the first few centuries after Jesus, and they differed considerably....
I have to mention Matt Goodwin's excellent contribution (sign up for his substack) which sums up the whole wretched situation as far as the UK is concerned. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏...
After writing yesterday's piece about conversation, little did I know what was to follow. This was an unusual day in that on two occasions people made contact with me to have a discussion. I normally like to feel the conversation moved me forward and I learn something new or at least have my perspectives changed. These two conversations did not disappoint. A phone conversation with my friend...
I had a long TEAMS conversation today with a friend whom I have known for the best part of forty years. There was no agenda and no particular reason for the call. We simply started talking. It reminded me how valuable spontaneous conversation can be. Many years ago, before instant communication became part of everyday life, if you wanted to communicate with somebody at a distance you wrote a...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjykhmkx7NQ&t=841s A different way of looking at Christianity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HgZGQ4JXSA What Jesus only explained to his inner circle (not to the crowds) Recently I have come across a remarkable and, to my mind, exceptionally well-produced series of videos called The Esoteric Path on YouTube. The Esoteric Path on YouTube (link) I find myself...
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