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Line 14: − − ==Antinomian Protestantism as a form of [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] Christianity== − − [[Relativism|Relativist]] interpreters emphasize that "the true value of the Gospel" lies primarily in its profound psychological and emotional impact, in '''''the telling of the story''''', without the necessity of it being factually and historically true, as a powerful means of causing spiritual transformation through personal identification with "the struggle and triumph of the mythical Jesus invented by Paul and the Gospel writers and the developed tradition of Christianity". The [[Historical-grammatical method (Literal hermeneutic)]] of [[orthodox]] [[catholic]] biblical [[hermeneutics]] directly contradicts this approach. − − The "myth" assertion that the story of Jesus is an [[Archetype|archetypical]] [[icon]]ic pattern for personal insight and development—''being profoundly "awakened" and transformed by being dynamically engaged and absorbed in the telling of the story''—is a prime element of [[Gnosticism|gnostic initiation]] and [[Cosmic Humanism]], which is in direct opposition to the grounded reality of the [[Christian mysteries]].<ref>Compare [[Subjectivism]], [[Mysticism]], [[Gnosticism]], [[Humanism]], [[Christian socialism]].</ref> See − *[https://odyssey.antiochsb.edu/literary/joseph-campbell-the-heros-journey/ '''Joseph Campbell & The Hero's Journey''' - Odyssey Online. Antioch University, Santa Barbara (odyssey.antiochsb.edu)] − *[http://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero's%20Journey%20Arch.pdf '''Excerpts from ''Myth and the Movies'', Stuart Voytilla''', by Christopher Vogler (tlu.ee)] pdf (9 pages) − *[https://asyourpoetshavesaid.com/does-jesus-follow-joseph-campbell-heros-journey/ '''Does Jesus follow Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey?''' (asyourpoetshavesaid.com)] − *[https://strangenotions.com/gospels-myth/ '''Are the Gospels a Myth?''', by Fr. Dwight Longenecker - Strange Notions: The Digital Areopagus—Reason. Faith. Dialogue (strangenotions.com)] ''They only seem to be, but they are not a myth.''—see '''[[Fallacy of analogy]]'''. − *[https://www.firstthings.com/article/1996/04/are-the-gospels-mythical '''Are The Gospels Mythical?''' by Rene Girard (firstthings.com)] ''Some people insist that they are, in spite of evidence to the contrary.'' − − Author Philip J. Lee, '''''Against the Protestant Gnostics''''' <ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/845498.Against_the_Protestant_Gnostics Against the Protestant Gnostics, Philip J. Lee, Oxford University Press, 1993 (goodreads.com)] <br> See [https://preachingpeace.org/against-the-protestant-gnostics/ ''Against the Protestant Gnostics'': Book Review, by Caleb Miller - Preaching Peace (preachingpeace.org)]</ref> shows that Gnostic tendencies are being taught alongside Christian orthodoxy, and that the Reformation at its heart fostered the inherent Gnostic tendencies toward a '''disdain for authority''' and the physical nature of things, and the Gnostic disdain of the [[sacrament]]s and disdain of the doctrine of the [[Last Judgment|physical resurrection of the body]], and a ''[[sola scriptura]]'' reading of scripture ''[[sola spiritu]]'' with the hope of a bodiless spiritual-only salvation forever in heaven after death, through a direct "personal relation with Christ" (as a cosmic spiritual entity) and "knowing Jesus" by the "chosen elect".<ref>The same elements are found in the earlier [[Bogomil: Bogomilism|Bogomils]] and the [[Cathar]]s or [[Albigenses]].</ref> He demonstrates how these teachings of Gnosticism have wormed their way into Christian teachings, particularly in North American Protestantism. Pastor and author Peter Dietsch, in summarizing Lee's book, says, "''In both the Old and New Testaments, the knowledge of God is not self-discoverable. God has revealed Himself in and through a community (His people, the Church), therefore He may be known only through that community.''" <ref>[https://www.theaquilareport.com/gnosticism-vs-christianity/ '''Gnosticism vs. Christianity:''' Six contrasts between the teachings of Gnosticism and the Christian faith, Written by Peter M. Dietsch - The Aquila Report (theaquilareport.com)] − :—Peter M. Dietsch is pastor of Providence PCA (''[[Presbyterian Church in America]]'') in Midland, Texas. He summarizes '''''Against the Protestant Gnostics''''', by Philip J. Lee.</ref> Line 35:
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:"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" Galatians 5:1 KJV.<ref>Paul also wrote, "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? '''God forbid'''. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" Romans 6:1-2 KJV (''boldface emphasis added'').</ref>
:"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" Galatians 5:1 KJV.<ref>Paul also wrote, "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? '''God forbid'''. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" Romans 6:1-2 KJV (''boldface emphasis added'').</ref>
Those who promote this "law-less" belief and teaching are said to be antinomian.<ref>2 Peter 3:17 "You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, beware lest you be carried away with the error of lawless men and lose your own stability." RSV. See 1 Timothy 1:9.</ref> The word "antinomian" was first coined by [[Martin Luther]], as a description of Johannes Agricola, a German Protestant minister.<ref>[https://lutheranreformation.org/history/the-antinomian-disputations/ The Antinomian Disputations, Rev. Jesse Burns (lutheranreformation.org)]</ref><ref>[https://beggarsallreformation.blogspot.com/2012/02/luther-coined-term-antinomian.html Luther Coined the Term "Antinomian? - Beggars All: Reformation & Apologetics (beggarsallreformation.blogspot.com)]</ref>
Those who promote this "law-less" belief and teaching are said to be antinomian.<ref>2 Peter 3:17 "You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, beware lest you be carried away with the error of lawless men and lose your own stability." RSV. See 1 Timothy 1:9.</ref> The word "antinomian" was first coined by [[Martin Luther]], as a description of Johannes Agricola, a German Protestant minister.
The '''[[secular]]''' expression of antinomianism, civil and philosophical, is called '''''[[Anarchism|anarchy]]'''''.
The '''[[secular]]''' expression of antinomianism, civil and philosophical, is called '''''[[Anarchism|anarchy]]'''''.
*Out of wedlock intimacy is acceptable
*Out of wedlock intimacy is acceptable
*Regular church attendance is negotiable
*Regular church attendance is negotiable
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Christian In Name Only]]
*[[Christian In Name Only]]
*[[Anarchism]]
*[[Anarchism]]
*[[Manicheanism]]
*[[Manicheanism]]
*[[Hypocrites]]
*[[Hypocrites]]