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Dispositions on Being

Aug 7, 2023
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  • The Gnostic disposition views existence as a prison and seeks spiritual awakening to escape oppressive systems.
  • The Hermetic disposition accepts the world as it is but longs for a different reality and aims to create a more just society.

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The Prison of Being: The Gnostic Disposition

The Gnostic disposition views existence as a prison and believes that reality should be different. It sees being in this world as an injustice and seeks to escape the prison through a spiritual awakening, often involving the rejection of societal norms and structures. This outlook can be seen in movements like woke culture, which aims to break free from oppressive systems and identities. The Gnostic disposition is marked by pessimism, anger, and a desire for transformation.

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