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Six Core Beliefs Of Neo-Gnosticism

Six Core Beliefs Of Neo-Gnosticism

The Greek word “gnostikos” translates as “possessing knowledge”. Neo-Gnosticism is not itself a particular religion, but only a name for a large number of differing religious philosophies and beliefs, often representing contradictory theologies. The truth of reality is considered by ancient and modern gnostics as being so comprehensive and profound that what seems to be mutually exclusive and absolutely contradictory is only the evident manifestation of the richly varied expression of the multiple aspects of the infinite mind of God. This fundamental principle of gnostic philosophy strikes a blow at the very heart of the meaning of [[Rational thought|rational]] [[intelligence]]. This is not the same as an acknowledgement of the existence of genuine [[paradox]]es in [[science]], [[mathematics]] ("[[irrational numbers]]") and [[philosophy]]. After the first appearance of Gnosticism A.D. between the first and the second century, it started to spread all over the Mediterranean region of Europe. But over the centuries it was impacted by numerous influences borrowed as adaptations from the doctrines of early Christianity and altered, and in that form was condemned as a false doctrine and as a heresy from Christianity.

The Greek word “gnostikos” translates as “possessing knowledge”. Neo-Gnosticism is not itself a particular religion, but only a name for a large number of differing religious philosophies and beliefs, often representing contradictory theologies. The truth of reality is considered by ancient and modern gnostics as being so comprehensive and profound that what seems to be mutually exclusive and absolutely contradictory is only the evident manifestation of the richly varied expression of the multiple aspects of the infinite mind of God. This fundamental principle of gnostic philosophy strikes a blow at the very heart of the meaning of [[Rational thought|rational]] [[intelligence]]. (Compare [[Zen Buddhism]].) This is not the same as an acknowledgement of the existence of genuine [[paradox]]es in [[science]], [[mathematics]] ("[[irrational numbers]]") and [[philosophy]]. After the first appearance of Gnosticism A.D. between the first and the second century, it started to spread all over the Mediterranean region of Europe. But over the centuries it was impacted by numerous influences borrowed as adaptations from the doctrines of early Christianity and altered, and in that form was condemned as a false doctrine and as a heresy from Christianity.

Today, Modern Gnosticism is generally known by the name of Neo-Gnosticism. But it slowly transformed, integrating itself into the esotericism of The New Age movement and becoming a part of modern spirituality in the various forms of [[Cosmic Humanism]]. Gnosticism and its beliefs and practices are still practiced today. Due to its transformations over the years, numerous followers of these philosophies do not even know that they are following Gnostic beliefs.

Today, Modern Gnosticism is generally known by the name of Neo-Gnosticism. But it slowly transformed, integrating itself into the esotericism of The New Age movement and becoming a part of modern spirituality in the various forms of [[Cosmic Humanism]]. Gnosticism and its beliefs and practices are still practiced today. Due to its transformations over the years, numerous followers of these philosophies do not even know that they are following Gnostic beliefs.