BaruchThree books ...Thu Jun 15, 2017 20:1999.126.188.85The Didache, the Gospel of Thomas, and the Gospel of Mary are illustrative of the true state of affairs. The bias of Paul, the anti-semitism of the Gentiles, and the control of Rome ... pretty much did what Emperor Palpatine did to the Jedi.
Re: I think you are overworking the labels ... ipirate2, Thu Jun 15 16:13You might be right, and yes, I like to hear of people that interpret things in the way they want or see things their way. That is the Gnostic Christian way to some extent. We tend not to reject... more
- Three books ... Baruch, Thu Jun 15 20:19
Re: Three books ... ipirate2, Thu Jun 15 20:42I cannot speak of The Didache as I do not know all of it. What I do know is that I have problems with some of the self-deprecation it asks of us. That should not surprise you as you know I am a... more
Is Gnosticism equal to egotism? Baruch, Sat Jun 17 09:46To be in a congregation (synagogue) involves compromising my principles ... I am a unique individual, and so I only express what is compatible from my own POV. There is considerable overlap, so this... more
Re: Is Gnosticism equal to egotism? ipirate2, Sat Jun 17 10:23Is Gnosticism equal to egotism? That would depend on who is doing the judging. I would say no unless you think the same of Jesus. I like to think it is more like us stepping up to what Jesus... more
An answer I like ;-) (nm) Baruch, Sat Jun 17 11:08
Re: An answer I like ;-) ipirate2, Sat Jun 17 13:53If egotistical, I do not think I would feel this pleasure from your words my friend. Regards DL