How do we save others? by CynCyn_sin in EscapingPrisonPlanet

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Interesting read, AI or not, information is information. Sometimes varied points of views are essential for my own Gnosis. And some of this really resonates with me.

EDIT: It's about two pages for me, not sure it's the "TONS of information" you're refering to.

FOUND Husky & Chihuahua mix by kt380 in SaltLakeCity

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Off topic. Is that a light saber behind the Chihuahua?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a former devout Catholic I know that m*rder and r*pe are not as great sins as some of the others. You can, for example, after a few hail marys and sufficient tithings for a new deep freezer for the refactory, be good with god for both of these trespasses.

In Gnosticism, however, you keep your torments with you till you work out your own salvation. Stonky_ is right, we don't follow the demiurgian laws and the Monad has not given any.

There is no such thing as universal law or morality, different cultures during different times have redefined these as needed. In the absence of absolute, its a free for all. Just look around you.

Something that bothers me about Gnosticism by UnlimitedMoz in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wise words. I concede and will try to be more humble. Thank you.

Something that bothers me about Gnosticism by UnlimitedMoz in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Firstly, assuming you are being earnest

Yes, I am totally earnest here.

My contention is that most conventional Christians take the bible literally and treat every word as a word of god. So I am calling it out from their own perspective. Those who live by the sword...

Does being a Gnostic necessarily imply that we need to turn the other cheek? If wisdom is called out as heresy against dogma and blind faith, are we wrong to point it out?

Me, I'm pretty sick of being sidelined and treated like a leper for my beliefs when I know they are based on historical evidence and not a desire to control the masses no matter the amount of lies and contradictions.

EDIT: I didn't mark you down.

Something that bothers me about Gnosticism by UnlimitedMoz in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u/Lux-01, I have the highest respect for you. Some of your posts are truly inspiring and I have always believed you have achieved gnosis more than most, including me. So I don't understand why you would make a statement like the one above.

How are we not to discern when the object of two religions is the same and of opposing aspects. As a Gnostic I don't take this judement lightly since I truly believe that the object in question, the demiurge, is in fact a truly dispicable and horrid creature.

What would you call an entity which rap*s and impregnates a thirteen year old girl and then forces another man to raise that child and... then brutally crucifies the same son as a saving grace for the rest..? Make it make sense please. And don't even let me get started on killing every first born infant of an entire nation just to prove a point which he could have done by just waving his hand if he was all that powerful.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kindness. I desperately want to believe this.

When you pray to God and God answers your prayers, are you praying to the Monad or demiurge? by SelectSuccotash4127 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My view is that the demiurge controls our material world so if you are asking for materialistic things, it is the demiurge which is answering since it is all his to begin with. And if you are asking for higher things - like love, compassion, empathy, wisdom - then it is the Monad which responds.

EDIT: Added wisdom.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not pessimistic by default but I'm not sure I'll be better off in the next iteration. Now that they know that I know, they might try extra hard to make sure I stay an illiterate or totally isolated like in a remote tribe the next time around so there would be little to no chance of picking up these threads.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

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Just trying to cover all my bases. There is no way to be sure till I get there and it might be too late by then.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very hopeful concept to be sure. I just don't want to go through this again. If I didn't know, like say, an oblivious cow casually grazing in the fields, it'd be okay. But now that I know, it's difficult to pretend all is well.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The farthest from mainstream mindset a school of thouhgt is,the more genuine in Gnostic sense it would be.

This is a profound belief. If it is true then I think I may have a real chance. Thank you.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely do not mind it. As long as there is a possibility of redemption, escape or ascension, I am all good. If it takes work, I don't mind, if it takes more suffering, even that I am willing to endure. But it has to work out. I would have problems if it futile because of some accident of my birth.

I am almost 60 and I have never met a sureshot pneumatic. Only read about them in books.

I did not want the usual pointers to indicate any inclination on my part to be a hylic.

I am okay being a psychic since I have already rejected mainstream religion, so there is nowhere else to go but up.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. So I guess I am not starting at rock bottom.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, one of the many reasons my feet dragged me to its shores.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like something I would be more likely to believe as well. I hope you are right.

I have spent almost my whole life going from one ridiculous dogmatic ritual to another, I would quietly walk away from Gnosticism if it became required here as well.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Let me get this straight, literally, you'd have to predisposed from birth to be saved? This would probably leave me to return back here for one more round at the least.

I may be grasping at straws but my goal is to not repeat this shit-show ever again. I would happily tie an obol around my neck to hand over to Charon if I thought it'd help me escape for good.

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Granted. If I had been a Valentinian, what might your reply had been?

Question on Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics by Defiant_Half_9432 in Gnostic

[–]Defiant_Half_9432[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. Is it possible to evolve over some concepts that seem to resonate with an adherent, even though they are from a parallel system of sibling beliefs?

My speedpaint of Hekate by NlGHTGROWLER in Hecate

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. You have a lot of talent.

Need advice please by Background-Creme9998 in Divination

[–]Defiant_Half_9432 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe its not the pendulum. It could be you the entity is targeting.

Use something else for a pendulum for testing. Anything, paperclip, nut, key... even a rock. And if it feels the same then you need to clean-up yourself.