Introduction

McCravey · 11-02-2005, 07:40 PM

I would like to introduce myself. I am called McCravey. I am a recent Gnostic (for the last four years) and look forward to what I can learn from this site.

I, Brian · 11-02-2005, 09:48 PM

Hi McCravey, and welcome to CR.

Tao_Equus · 11-03-2005, 12:22 AM

Hi there and welcome. I dont know a lot about Gnostic beliefs and look forward to reading your views with interest.

McCravey · 11-03-2005, 09:16 PM

Hello. I'm glad to be here. I hope to learn from the many interesting topics discussed in this forum.

McCravey · 11-03-2005, 09:24 PM

Hello!

I would like to correct myself by saying that rather than being a Gnostic, I have experienced gnosis. There seems to be a difference. But then, both are just words that probably lead to misunderstanding.

The reason I chose this forum is my path has taken a turn into mysticism and I need help understanding what I am experiencing.....many Gnostics were mystics.

I come from a deeply religious and Orthodox background and I need all the help I can get.

pohaikawahine · 11-04-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by McCravey

Hello!

I would like to correct myself by saying that rather than being a Gnostic, I have experienced gnosis. There seems to be a difference. But then, both are just words that probably lead to misunderstanding.

The reason I chose this forum is my path has taken a turn into mysticism and I need help understanding what I am experiencing.....many Gnostics were mystics.

I come from a deeply religious and Orthodox background and I need all the help I can get.

wonderful .... I was just thinking the other day about whether or not we had any Gnostics or Mystics on the forum .... it would be interesting to have a section that combines gnosticism, mysticism, and the kaballist views .... they are all linked to the same ancient path .... welcome, pohaikawahine

aged hippy · 12-11-2005, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCravey

Hello!

I would like to correct myself by saying that rather than being a Gnostic, I have experienced gnosis. There seems to be a difference. But then, both are just words that probably lead to misunderstanding.

The reason I chose this forum is my path has taken a turn into mysticism and I need help understanding what I am experiencing.....many Gnostics were mystics.

I come from a deeply religious and Orthodox background and I need all the help I can get.

Hello McCravey,

I realise that this is quite an old thread in a busy forum such as this one, but i'm wondering just what gnosis you experienced - and what you perceive Gnosticism to be.

For instance, as you come from "a deeply religious and Orthodox background", it may come as quite a surprise to realise that the Christian God (Yahweh/Jehovah) is not the Father of the Christ - in the Gnostic view. Rather - the opposite.

I'd welcome your experience of gnosis - if you'd care to share it.

Regards,

malcolm

aged hippy · 12-11-2005, 12:11 AM

Hello pohaikawahine,

You said: " .... I was just thinking the other day about whether we had any Gnostics or Mystics on the forum ...." — Hello.

Regards,

malcolm

I, Brian · 12-11-2005, 12:08 PM

Yes, we do have quite a few mystics and a handful of self-professed Gnostics - perhaps you may find the following boards more useful?
http://www.comparative-religion.com/...splay.php?f=48

(NOTE - moved this thread to the Introductions board.

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Oh - and good to see you back, aged hippy.

aged hippy · 12-11-2005, 12:40 PM

Thanks Brian.

Regards,

malcolm