Do You have a path of Gnosticism you admire or prefer?

[Christian Gnosis]

I like Valentinian Gnosticism, which is the path I consider to be my own, far as Christian Gnosticism goes.

 

[Twig pentagram]

I like Twig Pentagram gnosticism. I'm so .

 

[Requia]

Is there such a thing as non christian Gnosticism?

 

[Christian Gnosis]

Is there such a thing as non christian Gnosticism?

Well the Sufism of the Muslims, the Gnostic mystery schools of the Egyptians and Greeks, the Essenes, and the Mandaeans don't qualify as Christian I wouldn't think.

 

[sandandfoam]

I am fascinated by what I know of the Cathars.

 

[Requia]

Well the Sufism of the Muslims, the Gnostic mystery schools of the Egyptians and Greeks, the Essenes, and the Mandaeans don't qualify as Christian I wouldn't think.

Aside from the Mandaens, none of those are even remotely Gnostic, and the Mandaeans are debatable.

 

[genniii]

I Go to the American Gnostic Academy which is Ramtha's school of Enlightenment in Yelm Washington, USA and I definatly Admire and Prefer
Ramtha.com
been associated with that school since 1988

 

[Rainbow Mage]

Valentinian Gnosticism. I agree with Valentius' views about the nature of the Father and the nature of the demiurge. The demiurge is not a literal bad god, people just have a certain view that makes him that way. In truth, the human mind cannot best grasp "any god".

 

[ImmortalPhoenix]

Is there such a thing as non christian Gnosticism?

I like Christian Gnosticism. I believe Christian Gnostics are the most truest (and original) of the Christian faith.

Can you guys please tell me what the other forms of Gnostics believe? I've heard Gnostics are in every religion, and they're suppose to be the most devote.

Christian Gnostics, from my understandings, believe Jesus was a man who was closest to God the Father. They believe that all who overcome the self can attain At-one-ment with God.

 

[Rainbow Mage]

You pretty much said it all Immortal Phoenix. Jesus taught that knowing your truest self, the innermost self, that realizing the true nature of reality, leads you to enlightenment. You realize that death is itself an illusion, hence the header of Thomas: And Jesus said, those who understand these sayings shall not taste death.

Gnosis means knowledge and Orthodox Christians branded us as "Gnostics" due to our belief of enlightenment through knowledge.

 

[GnosticThinker]

I tend to follow my own personal path which is a combination of all Gnostic sects as well as all other religions. It is more of a philosophy

 

[Brother Michael Sky]

I believe that each walks an individual path, with certain common elements. Personal Responsibility and following inner guidance are major points in my path at the present.
I find inspiration in many religions but am devout to none. My belief as well, seems more philosophy than anything else.

 

[fenrisx]

Well the Sufism of the Muslims, the Gnostic mystery schools of the Egyptians and Greeks, the Essenes, and the Mandaeans don't qualify as Christian I wouldn't think.

Sufism of the Chistyia, mixed in with a Protestant upbringing and a mix of Tibetan and Tendai buddhism.