The success of Modern and Postmodern "philosophies" like Marxism in infiltrating our societies and institutions is due to their parasitical nature, mimicking and illegitimately claiming the language and structure of science, economics, and politics.
Gnostics co-opt reason by using scientific language to distort reality and replace objective truth with subjective interpretations, manipulating language, blurring boundaries, and playing language games to gain control and shape the narrative to suit their agenda.
Gnosticism operates as a parasitic force that seeks to replace existing systems with its own counterfeit versions, gradually substituting reality with its hyperreality and redefining words and concepts to suit their agenda while discrediting opposing viewpoints.
While faith and reason value humility, service, curiosity, and open-mindedness, Gnosis exhibits arrogance, certainty, manipulation, and control, seeking to obliterate distinctions and impose its own version of reality.
The podcast highlights the infiltration of Gnosticism into various aspects of society, emphasizing the need for faith and reason to work together harmoniously to counteract Gnosticism's manipulative tactics and maintain a healthy societal equilibrium.
Deep dives
Faith and Gnosis
Faith is characterized by humility, confidence, and trust in something greater than oneself. It is the assurance and hope in what is not seen. Faith serves and recognizes a higher power or purpose. On the other hand, Gnosis is marked by arrogance and certainty in the ability to transform and create the desired world. Gnostics believe they possess special knowledge and are initiates of a secretive society. Gnosis aims to mold reality according to its own vision, disregarding the individual and purporting to complete man and nature. While faith is humble and centered on service, Gnosis places man at the center of creation, seeking to dominate and control the world.
Reason and Gnosis
Reason, like faith, serves as a disposition towards knowledge. It values curiosity, open-mindedness, and critical thinking. It respects differing perspectives and beliefs. However, Gnosis co-opts reason by infiltrating under the guise of scientific language and manipulates it for its own ends. Gnosis utilizes reason to create its hyperreality, where it replaces objective truth with subjective interpretations. By distorting language, blurring boundaries, and playing language games, Gnostics gain control and shape the narrative to fit their agenda.
The Gnostic Agenda
Gnosis seeks to transform and replace existing systems, whether religious, scientific, or social, with its own counterfeit versions. It operates as a parasitic force that mimics faith and reason while gradually substituting reality with its hyperreality. By gaining influence and control, Gnostics manipulate language, redefine words, and redefine concepts to suit their agenda. They present themselves as experts and demand their ideas be treated with respect and seriousness, while undermining and discrediting opposing viewpoints. The ultimate goal of Gnosis is to transform the world according to their beliefs, a world that reflects their perceived divine knowledge and utopian vision.
The Contrast of Dispositions
While faith and reason operate with humility, service, curiosity, and open-mindedness, Gnosis exhibits arrogance, certainty, manipulation, and control. Faith and reason value the individual and the search for truth, while Gnosis seeks to obliterate distinctions and impose its own version of reality. Understanding the contrasting dispositions helps reveal the tactics and intentions of Gnostics and sheds light on the challenges posed by their infiltration into various aspects of society.
The Mistaken Belief in Deserving Political Authority
One of the main ideas presented in this podcast episode is the mistaken belief held by some reactionaries that they deserve political authority. They argue against the principles of liberalism, claiming that nobody gets the final say and nobody has special authority. However, they fail to understand that liberalism is based on the idea that nobody truly deserves political authority. The reactionary mistake is rooted in their misunderstanding of liberalism and their desire to seize power for themselves.
The Danger of Oppressing Others
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the danger of perpetuating oppression in society. Fascists, for example, cling to the belief that oppression led to their success, therefore advocating for more oppression. This misconception fails to recognize that oppression is detrimental and goes against the principles of liberalism. It is argued that perpetuating oppression only leads to corrupt leaders taking control and the erosion of individual rights.
The Fallacy of Blaming Scapegoat Classes
The podcast episode delves into the fallacy of blaming certain classes, particularly scapegoat classes, for societal problems. Anti-Semitism is highlighted as a prime example of this fallacy. The episode warns against the dangers of singling out a particular class based on ethnicity or religion, as it can lead to further division and hatred. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing that blaming scapegoat classes only furthers the cycle of oppression and does not address the root issues of societal problems.
Marx as a Gnostic and the Inversion of Plato's Republic
Marx is seen as a Gnostic thinker who believed that the bourgeois class and its materialism were like the false demonic God, the demi-urge, controlling the means of production and creating a prison for the proletariat. Marx argued for a materialist approach where socialists would seize the means of production, becoming like God by creating a perfect world. He suggested flipping Plato's republic structure, putting the proletariat on top and the Marxists as the vanguard, believing that this inverted pyramid would lead to a better society.
The Role of Gnosis in Western Religions and the Challenge of Gnosticism
The podcast delves into the presence of Gnosticism in various Western religions and ideologies, from Hegel's Hermetic influences, Marx's socialist man concept rooted in gnosis, to the modern-day woke movement. It highlights that Gnosticism, which emphasizes secret knowledge and claims to possess the higher truth, often manifests as a parasite, infiltrating and manipulating reason and faith. The discussion emphasizes the need for faith and reason to work together harmoniously to counteract Gnosticism and maintain a healthy societal equilibrium.
