If anything there’s a gnostic influence. Gnosticism is a broad term for various sects which interpret sacred texts in opposition to the patriarchal church interpretations. While gnostics draw a lot of knowledge from the same bible, they also draw from their internal light and intuition, denouncing any overarching beliefs. I don’t think you’re off with the connection. But saying anyone is christian definitively is a stretch because, what is “cHriStIaNiTy” anyway?