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Chris Weimer · 04-29-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbee

Practically anti-semitic, against Jews and against the Old Testament.

Hey, that reminds me of the Gospel of Matthew! Actually, that reminds me of the entire Christian tradition.

RUmike · 04-30-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Richbee

I have studies the early Gnostic history and it is far off, and way out of of bounds. Practically anti-semitic, against Jews and against the Old Testament. (e.g. Marcion)

That may or may not be, but what I do know is that you can thank the writers of our canonical gospels for helping create millenia of hatred against a people for being "Christ killers", ultimately climaxing in the holocaust.

Doug Shaver · 04-30-2006, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Richbee

IMO, Elaine Pagels is a Neo-gnostic witch!

Convenient, isn't it, when you can avoid the bother of refuting an argument just by calling someone names?

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Originally Posted by Richbee

Gnosticism is dualistic - Lightness/darkness, with two gods. One Good and one Evil.

So far, a perfect match with Christianity.

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