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Line 1: − + − + − − ==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> − − == See also == − [[Bogomil: Bogomilism]] − − [[Burning at the stake, Biblical pretext for]] − − == References == − {{reflist}}
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'''The Cathars''' were an 11th-13th AD century [[Neo-Gnosticism|Neo-Gnostic]] Christian sect that flourished in the Languedoc region of [[France]]. Cathar [[theology]] was influenced by the [[Bogomil: Bogomilism|Bogomils]] and, to an extent, the teachings of the prophet [[Manichaeanism|Mani]]. In the Languedoc, famous at the time for its high culture, tolerance and liberalism, the Cathar religion took root and gained more adherents during the twelfth century until annihilated under King Philip II with the approval and encouragement of the Papacy.
'''The Cathars''' were an 11th-13th AD century Gnostic Christian sect that flourished in the Languedoc region of [[France]]. Cathar [[theology]] was influenced by the Bogomils and, to an extent, the teachings of the prophet Mani. In the Languedoc, famous at the time for its high culture, tolerance and liberalism, the Cathar religion took root and gained more adherents during the twelfth century until annihilated under King Philip II with the approval and encouragement of the Papacy.
The Cathars believed in two principles—a good creator god and his evil adversary. They practiced lives of simplicity and chastity. Believing the physical world to be inferior to the spiritual, the avoidance of sex was intended to keep more spirit beings from becoming entrapped in physical bodies. The Cathars were said to have committed ritual suicide, presumably as a release from the burdens of a carnal existence, but the claim of Cathar suicide has been described by some historians as mere propaganda.
The Cathars believed in two principles—a good creator god and his evil adversary. They practiced lives of simplicity and chastity. Believing the physical world to be inferior to the spiritual, the avoidance of sex was intended to keep more spirit beings from becoming entrapped in physical bodies. The Cathars were said to have committed ritual suicide, presumably as a release from the burdens of a carnal existence, but the claim of Cathar suicide has been described by some historians as mere propaganda.
The [[Catholic]] Church called them [[Albigenses]] (from the name of the city of Albi in southern France) or, less frequently, Cathars. The military campaign waged against them is often called "The Albigensian Crusade."
The [[Catholic]] Church called them Albigenses (from the name of the city of Albi in southern France) or, less frequently, Cathars. The military campaign waged against them is often called "The Albigensian Crusade."
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