>>4447855 You obviously don't know your Christian history. The Gnostics WERE ( and are ) followers of Jesus. They differed in their interpretation of the 4 accepted gospels, and also had quite a number of other gospels. Sadly, the Council of Nicea declared them heretic mostly because they posed a threat to the hierarchical established church and its money making scheme.

>>4447984 "The Word" I take it, by what you wrote here, that you have some understanding of "the Mystery of The Holy Name." Keep at it. Understanding that mystery was the whole point of Gnosticism.

>>4448016 still running Win 7 here. Next computer I build will run on Linux.

>>4448226 RES IPSA LOQUITUR… I musta hit a nerve. A touch defensive, ain't ya? Rest assured, I know the Word, and am one with the Word, as are you, and all the consciousnesses that pass through this continuum. Be more gentle with yourself, and you can then be more gentle with your other self whom you behold.

Well, I'm out for the night. Done arguing with ignorant fundamentalist backwoods preachers who don't even know the history of their own religion. May as well toss pearls before swine. To the less benighted of you I wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Midwinter Solstice by whatever name you apply, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.