LOL! Something to keep you occupied until your hard copy arrives:Thanks, I didn't think to look on-line. I forgot we have a library.
The Gospel of Thomas Collection -- The Gnostic Society Library
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The Gospel of Thomas Collection -- The Gnostic Society Library
Good question. Perhaps because there are no references to his divinity, death, resurrection, miracles. At least I'm assuming it doesn't. The Jefferson Bible is very much like The Gospel of Thomas, in that Thomas Jefferson distilled down, and chronologically ordered Jesus's teachings without any references to his divinity, death, resurrection, or miracles.
Gaura Priya
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Thanks, I didn't think to look on-line. I forgot we have a library.
"Cleave a piece of wood; I am there. Raise up a stone, and you will find me there" sounds like what Prahlada said to Hiranyakashipu: Vishnu is everywhere.
Doh! I just assume that every one is so online-savvy that I forget to even give links! :thud:
Yes, the Gospel of Thomas, and other Apocryphal works, have captured the hearts and minds of many. It's a very different Jesus where there is more mystique, more wisdom, and more esoterica.
Gaura Priya
IRL
That's good! When I visited the Unity church in a city nearby, the visiting preacher was all about making affirmations for his big car and house. Then again, he WAS just a visitor. Ah well, I did love Unity services though!
Best of luck on your journey.
If I may, here is what I know of the denominations you listed
A.) Anglicanism - Protestent in theology. Catholic in ritual. I hear it's a nice blend of old rituals and reformation belief. Plus it helps that it is one of the more liberal denominations...at least in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Many Anglican churches in Asia and Africa still tend to be very conservative and there are some very conservative members in the North American and European branches. But, then again, you're not in Africa or Asia.
B.) United Church - In America it's called the United Church of Christ and is probably the most liberal trinity believing church in existence. All the divinity, practically none of the dogma.
C.) Unitarian Universalism- Although U.U. has its roots in Christianity, the church nowadays is pretty creedless. This is the church I go to and most of the members are secular/non-religious. Actually, only about 20% of all U.U.s are "believing-Jesus-was-the-son-of-God-and-is-our-savior" kind of Christians. The church itself could very well be called a social justice group/community rather than a religion. Still, it's a very open church and has very little dogma.
Other denominations you can consider are Quakerism and Unity/New Thought.
If I may, here is what I know of the denominations you listed
A.) Anglicanism - Protestent in theology. Catholic in ritual. I hear it's a nice blend of old rituals and reformation belief. Plus it helps that it is one of the more liberal denominations...at least in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Many Anglican churches in Asia and Africa still tend to be very conservative and there are some very conservative members in the North American and European branches. But, then again, you're not in Africa or Asia.
B.) United Church - In America it's called the United Church of Christ and is probably the most liberal trinity believing church in existence. All the divinity, practically none of the dogma.
C.) Unitarian Universalism- Although U.U. has its roots in Christianity, the church nowadays is pretty creedless. This is the church I go to and most of the members are secular/non-religious. Actually, only about 20% of all U.U.s are "believing-Jesus-was-the-son-of-God-and-is-our-savior" kind of Christians. The church itself could very well be called a social justice group/community rather than a religion. Still, it's a very open church and has very little dogma.
Other denominations you can consider are Quakerism and Unity/New Thought.
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Gaura Priya
IRL
Best of luck on your journey.
If I may, here is what I know of the denominations you listed
A.) Anglicanism - Protestent in theology. Catholic in ritual. I hear it's a nice blend of old rituals and reformation belief. Plus it helps that it is one of the more liberal denominations...at least in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Many Anglican churches in Asia and Africa still tend to be very conservative and there are some very conservative members in the North American and European branches. But, then again, you're not in Africa or Asia.
Thank you so much for listing them. I have chosen to study Anglican Christianity, because it seems very traditional and historical, and I am trying to regularly attend the local Anglo-Catholic parish (socially liberal, theologically traditional) here in my locality.
I'm in Canada, so I suppose that is a blessing, lol. Although maybe one day I will check out them Quakers!