Why is Gnosticism so spiritually compelling? I am quite certain it is completely wrong, but it is fascinating and beautiful.
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@sun@shitposter.world it’s Abrahamic religion where the goal is spiritual enlightenment rather than submission to authority
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@mischievoustomato @anemone it didn't survive because you can't corral a bunch of people taught to think for themselves, and divide infinitely with every disagreement. but you can corral sheep that you force conformity of belief on