Philosphers talk about "gnostic dualism". Sprit is good -- matter or flesh is evil. But there is another side to gnosticism, that being "special knowledge". Basically, salvation can only be achieved by acquiring "special knowledge" - "gnosis". I have used the term "charisgnostic" on occasion to describe all the jargon and fads dealing with apostles, prophets, spiritual gatekeepers, Jabez, Jezebel, Leviathan, and breaker annointings. But every denomination has its own special knowledge. I was inspired when I read Spencer Burke's article about pastoring a "church" without having a church. How encouraging to see his courage!
All denominations tend towards the "gnostic". Methodists are superior to Baptists which are superior to Catholics who are superior to charismatics who better than fundamentalists who are better than Nazarenes who are a whole lot better than Pentecostals who are certainly above the Anglicans who are clearly above the non-denominationals. All 30,000+ denominations ask you to believe their beliefs. Natives know who Creator is and most do not like to be pulled into Gnosticism -- but what choice do we as natives have? Few denominations have the courage to preach the Good News of Jesus without their gnostic distinctives added on. I have rarely seen it tried. just some rambling thoughts... ray+
PS And thanks Spencer, for acting like an Indian! War whoops for you!
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