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That's a big part of my problem. You see, whenever I become interested in engaging with a specific church community, I always ask to speak with someone from the leadership (minister or lay leader) to help identify whether or not it will be a reasonable match. I do this in order to facilitate an...

Thank you. It is nice to know that this board is a welcoming one, but I was asking about members' home churches (assuming that many Christians on this forum attend church). I have approached several Christian churches in my local area and the receptivity regarding someone who is very open...

Would an overtly Gnostic individual be welcome in your church? I ask the question as a Gnostic without a spiritual home. There is no Gnostic church in my state and I desire to be a member of a religious community. :( I know that a Christian church is, for me, second choice to a Gnostic church...

Don't assume it is your fault when it comes to understanding and/or describing something that is ultimately so subjective, mystical, mythical, intuitive....... and greater than reason itself. Thank you for the initial question. I was thrilled to read that you wanted to hear from Gnostics in...

Hi Earl. Thanks for the greeting. Every so often I google "Zen Gnosticism" and remain surprised that nobody has done some development of the combo. Maybe we are all off other places enjoying the absurdity of it all. :cool: I think that the "knowing" is for those brief moments of Gnosis and (we...

I came across the following quote, from Rev. Jordon Stratford, regarding the relationship between Christianity and Gnosticism. It gave me a chuckle....hope it does the same for you. Rev. Stratford has a great blog at egina2 . blogspot. com/

Thanks for the welcome. :) Now can I post my links? :p

Yes, he was. He also had a religious experience that many consider to be an obvious example of gnosis. His writings (and not the forged letters) are believed to maintain much Gnostic wisdom for those that are initiated into the myths. I will only answer the following questions with some mild...

Hi Thomas. By the tone of your post, you sound more interested in trashing modern Gnosticism than discussing it as a topic. We probably have too much disagreement to have a productive discussion. That's too bad. :( BTW, I wouldn't join a Roman Catholic thread just to belittle your tradition.

Great! Many believe that the process of Gnosis starts with questions…..and the “not knowing.” I do (wasn’t Paul a Gnostic?), but I certainly can’t speak for all Gnostics…. not even all Christian Gnostics. Please understand that there are Sethian Gnostics (who might be considered...

For me it's both a method and a religion! :) I believe that the Gnostic religion helps us understand the experience of Gnosis. I also believe it helps us increase the likelihood of experiencing Gnosis. For me, the religious container helps me translate "wild gnosis" into transformative action...

Hi Aletheia! :o Thanks for sending me the link. I look forward to reading your posts over here.

Yes, the GoT and Pagels' books are a great place to start. The Gnostic Bible (edited by Barnstone & Meyer) is also a regular on my bedside nightstand and several modern Gnostics prefer the Gnostic Scriptures (translated by Bently Layton). OK, I was going to give you the following links, but...