Beware the Gnostic Illusion of Bodiless Bliss

The belief in a disembodied afterlife, where the soul is liberated from the body, aligns more closely with Gnostic ideas than with historic Christianity. Traditional Christian doctrine presents a view of salvation that involves the body, which contradicts the notion of the body as merely a 'meat suit' or prison. While some interpretations by figures like John Calvin may echo this sentiment, they compromise the holistic understanding of the body and soul as presented in Christian theology. The exaggerated view of the body's wretchedness is not representative of authentic Christian beliefs, which affirm the value and purpose of the body in relation to the soul.