#SpiritualBeliefs

[tmarshconnors]

The Gnostic Gospels

The Gnostic Gospels are a collection of ancient texts that were discovered in the mid-20th century, shedding light on the beliefs and practices of early Christian groups known as Gnostics. These texts are not part of the traditional New Testament canon found in mainstream Christianity but are considered important for understanding the diversity of early Christian thought.

The word "Gnostic" comes from the Greek word "gnosis," meaning "knowledge" or "insight." Gnosticism was a complex and diverse movement that emerged in the early centuries of Christianity and was influenced by various religious, philosophical, and mystical traditions of the time.

Key Characteristics of Gnosticism:

Esoteric Knowledge: Gnostics believed in the existence of secret knowledge or insights (gnosis) that could lead to salvation and a deeper understanding of the divine realm.

Dualism: Gnosticism often posited a dualistic view of the world, dividing reality into two realms: the material, imperfect world created by a lesser or ignorant deity (the Demiurge), and the spiritual, perfect realm of the supreme divine being.

Salvation through Knowledge: Gnostics taught that salvation involved liberating the divine spark trapped within the material world, and this could be achieved through the acquisition of secret knowledge.

Rejection of the Material World: Gnostics generally regarded the material world as inferior and often associated it with evil or ignorance.

Christology: Gnostic views of Jesus Christ varied, but many Gnostic texts presented Jesus as a divine being who imparted secret knowledge to his followers, helping them escape the material world and attain salvation.

The Nag Hammadi Library: The most significant collection of Gnostic texts was found in 1945 near the town of Nag Hammadi in Egypt. This discovery led to the unearthing of several ancient manuscripts, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, the Gospel of Philip, and many others. These texts provide valuable insights into the diverse beliefs and practices of early Gnostic communities.

Importance and Controversy: The Gnostic Gospels have sparked significant scholarly interest and debate. Some scholars believe that elements of Gnostic thought influenced early Christianity, and the conflicts between orthodox Christian beliefs and Gnostic teachings may have contributed to the development of Christian orthodoxy. Others argue that Gnosticism should be seen as a distinct religious movement separate from mainstream Christianity.

It's important to note that the Gnostic Gospels do not represent a unified or coherent system of beliefs but rather a diverse range of ideas and perspectives. As with any historical and religious texts, interpreting the Gnostic Gospels requires careful analysis and consideration of their historical context and the beliefs of the communities that produced and preserved them.

[miyasanchez7]

People might see death as a chance for redemption or a total end. In the religious/spiritual sense, death is just the beginning of a new life promised to those who choose to believe in the gift of eternal life. Mosley’s book about God and His righteousness entitled ‘Living Life With Blinders On’ will dive more into that...

[readersmagnet]

Lily Among Thorns: In the Last Days tells the narrative of one such young woman in her mid-twenties, whose horrible crimes against humanity came from her love for the Lord and belief in the Bible as it is written.

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[blaqsbi]

Post: Understanding the Continental Religious Divide

From the responses to several posts as well as my own personalobservation of society, I can tell that there is a great divide in the religiousdirection of Westerns compared to continental Africans. Westerners are tryingto shed our dependence on the spiritual beliefs of our oppressors whilecontinental Africans are strengthening their beliefs, whether it is forChristianity or Islam.This spiritual trend is due to several factors that withoutgood understanding may alter the quest for unity within the Afrakan race. Westernersare abandoning Christianity and Islam because although we have adopted them overhundreds of years it still hasn’t translated in gaining us respect from ourindoctrinators. If their religion is the ultimate example of their psychologicaldevelopment yet it hasn’t stopped them from hating us then why should wepersist with their beliefs?Conversely, continental Africans are embracing Christianityand Islam in droves. In fact, statistics show that while both religions are fadingworldwide, they are experiencing the highest growth rates in Africa. Why? It isbecause of an intentional process of altering the Thought process of Africans. First,they remove your cultural traditions and replace them with European and Arab traditions.They rape the natural resources from the land and leave Africans with scraps.They stoke war and division between the tribes and when people fall into desperation, they send in Aid organizations and Missionaries to help. The hidden process is (Aid and Religion for Food). Soon you begin tobelieve that anything European and Arab is Good. You begin to think that Western Blacksare ungrateful for the white and Arab man’s help and their religions. Eventually you beginto believe that no one can be more religious than you. We have gone through it beforemy African Brothers and Sisters. We became the best Christians and Muslims andwe live as their neighbors yet we still get hate. Our conclusion therefore is thataccepting their religions does not help us. We both need to go back to the Spiritualbeliefs of our ancestors.#Afrakanrace #AidforReligion #ReligiousDivide #Spirituality https://www.blaqsbi.com/Dek

[thealiciacouri]

You may not be aware that you have multiple beliefs. Each one of these beliefs is part of a larger belief system that we have.  There are 2 major ones.

So what are these 2 belief systems?  

Check out the encore video to find out more. It's very powerful when you understand what they are and how they naturally fight one another but when you recognize which should dominate, it makes your life harmonious. https://youtu.be/7T9bzXm74Ao 

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[debashreeduttadd]

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Spirituality is a broad concept that encompasses a wide range of beliefs and practices related to the human spirit or soul. It can include religious or non-religious beliefs, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and other practices that focus on personal growth and connection to something greater than oneself. Many people find spirituality to be a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration in their daily lives. - Take a journey of personal growth and explore your spirituality through meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and other practices. Find comfort and guidance in your daily life. Create deeper connections with yourself and the world around you. Unlock the power of your spirit and achieve true happiness. Try it now and find your inner peace. To know more in details click here

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[chiefadamthegreat]

When you feel like you're the only one, but in reality you're naught. Something that we all find self facing no matter your skin tone and #race #nationality #gender #spiritualbeliefs. He 👈say,👉 she say, but what does the Creator (#God ) say?😐 Lemme know whatcha think about the work. I think everybody can relate to, and has felt forsaken throughout life. Is this something that we all have in common? Find out what #theartist4thepeople #Rap #RecordingArtist #musicproducer had to say on my #gods4lo #blog here 👉 http://www.chiefadamthegreat.com/when-youre-feeling-forsaken-god-is-there/ #video in the post for the #battleofthemind project called: "#oonmylife" I'm just sayin' #godsplan #rilla #chiefadamthegreat x #giveit2emraw with #knowledgeandmusic #followme #followforfollow #follow4follow #picoftheday #instago #Instagood #aquiminiproductions style.

[miyasanchez7]

People might see death as a chance for redemption or a total end. In the religious/spiritual sense, death is just the beginning of a new life promised to those who choose to believe in the gift of eternal life. Mosley’s book about God and His righteousness entitled ‘Living Life With Blinders On’ will dive more into that...

[spellbindingsisters]

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[ant757x]

Irregardless of religion, social status or spiritual beliefs #blacklivesmatter✊ #religion #socialstatus #spiritualbeliefs https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsdFGkglOA/?igshid=105vet08wofkh

[thealiciacouri]

This may seem controversial to some, talking about spiritual beliefs vs the beliefs that reside in our conscious and subconscious minds, especially to those who don’t believe they have spiritual beliefs or see spiritual beliefs from a logical mind perspective. 

All I gotta say about that is you don’t have to believe in gravity for it to impose its undeniability upon you, if you’ve ever fallen down…

you know…

We’re going to preview our next episode of Unleash Your Audacious Confidence Show.

Click the link below to tune in today at 4pm ET https://www.youtube.com/live/RvNkfLaO03E?si=iFJt2jI0KJhJEHs5

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[lyricalslouch1]

Spiritual Warfare by lyricalslouch https://api.jam-community.com/song/detail/c271b629-b8d5-11ec-b46c-064f3e9f608e