Fluffy things gnostics will say

[rmcdra]

This is just a bit of a rant so don't take it too seriously.

There is no evidence to say that Paul is anti-Gnostic. If anything there's evidence to suggest he was pro-Gnostic, especially if Valentinus, the Gnostic that nearly became Pope, is telling the truth about his lineage.  

[Teh Bloody Princess]

Whats gnostic?
Is it a form of christianity?

 

[rmcdra]

Teh Bloody Princess

Whats gnostic?
Is it a form of christianity?

FAQ
It's quite unfortunate that they shut their forum down after 4 years but s**t happens.

Edit: Short answer yes and no. Some consider it a tradition of Christianity since it used much of the Christian mythos and many Gnostics at the time identified themselves as Christian. Some don't consider it a sect of Christianity because of theological differences. Personally I do consider it a sect of Christianity.  

[Teh Bloody Princess]

So is that similar to when people say that they are agnostic?
Meaning they believe in the basics but don't have a single form of christianity they goto?

 

[rmcdra]

Teh Bloody Princess

So is that similar to when people say that they are agnostic?
Meaning they believe in the basics but don't have a single form of christianity they goto?

Gnostic means one who knows. Agnostic means one who does not know. Critical to Gnosticism is knowing the divine through direct experiential understanding. (gnosis)  

[Teh Bloody Princess]

Think for yourself man, don't do like they do...

Hmmm.
I'm sorry about all the questions lol.
But I have more....
How can a Gnostic be in the Catholic Church system if it is more or less another religon entirely?

...It's a sick world, you just gotta stay true.

 

[rmcdra]

Teh Bloody Princess

Think for yourself man, don't do like they do...

Hmmm.
I'm sorry about all the questions lol.
But I have more....
How can a Gnostic be in the Catholic Church system if it is more or less another religon entirely?

...It's a sick world, you just gotta stay true.

No problem. Valentius lived before Christianity was officially defined in 325 CE. Before then there was not one church, that is a popular myth. He was nominated circa 140 CE for the Bishop of Rome CE, i.e. the Pope.