The Gnostic View of Gods

The Gnostics viewed existing gods as gods of our prison, not divine beings. They saw these gods as entities that imprison us, contrary to the traditional view of them being sacred. This perspective challenges the notion of servitude and slavery to gods, advocating for a shift towards not worshiping or idealizing these gods but questioning the pervasive patterns that entrap us. Gnostics seek to invert the relationship with gods, urging people to reconsider how they serve and fit into these divine powers and principalities.

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