Sunday, April 16, 2017

Realization


Grasper of knowledge, let
No one choose for you.
Observe what is told, but
Sift and inquire. Look deep
Into yourself to
See how you’re inspired.

When I hear the Gnostic Gospels referred to as heretical text, I cringe at the power of one group of men to dictate to all people how to be and to think. The word ‘heresy’ traces back to a Greek verb meaning “to take or grasp.” Those who chose to espouse a body of knowledge different from the early Christians were labeled heretics, the word thus taking on an ominous meaning. Shouldn’t knowledge be a personal choice?

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