What the Gnostic books reveal is that the gnostic style of faith is a different way to be Christian.  It is to reject the fundamentalist's way to simply "believe" and that is it!  It rejects the Biblical literalist, rejects those who say just accept the Creeds, rejects those who say orthodox Christian doctrine explains it all.  It is to reject those who say Christianity means accept Jesus or go to hell!

          Rather the gnostic way to be Christian was a more spiritual path.  Knowing Christ preached in parables, not laying forth doctrines or creeds, opposing religious hard-liners, they believed the message was to open a way for persons to relate directly to God.  His purpose was not to elevate or idolize the past, as Christianity has done essentially, but to declare a living relationship with the Spirit of God, available and open to all.

          The Gnostics would have translated the Greek work "pisteuw"--trust--rather than "believe."  And for the Greek word "sothes" or "sother"--to make whole--rather than "saved," realizing that life without a spiritual dismension is incomplete.  Such interpretations would have dramatically made the landscape of Christianity to be dynamic, open, and contemporary rather than a belief system with which to judge the righteousness or sinfulness of others.

          The gnostic way to be a Christian is to be on a journey with Christ, finding oneness with God through what the Gnostics called "gnosis"--pronounced "nos-ses," or for their followers, as "naws-tics."  As you will learn in the other pages, gnosis is a way to be with God, to let Christ bring comfort, love, and wholeness to oneself and others. It should be clear the gnostic style of faith is not an alternative to being Christian, but  it is a way to improve, deepen, and free how one goes about trusting Christ.  It is a beautiful and loving way to be a Christian. Christ's call is today, as always, to be a modern and open seeker of God.                                                

          The Gnostics were seekers of God!  So the "Seekers of God Network" is a place to register oneself foremost as a seeker rather than a believer.  It does not make you a "Gnostic" nor does it say you accept all their beliefs.  But it declares, as the Gnostics, seeking God is more important than finding God by a certain belief or dogma. 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE "NETWORK FOR SEEKERS OF GOD" 

1. The gnostic style encourages us to be seekers of God.  If you wish, you will  receive by email (or stamp if requested) a "Seeking Christians Newsletter" from which you can learn more and share about this style of being Christian.
2. It states you are for a style of Christianity that is open, honest, and free of authoritarian, absolute "answers."
3. It promotes that Christ's intent was more a spiritual relationship to God rather than the establishment of a "belief system."
4. It celebrates diversity, as in the Gnostic tradition, rather than saying all Christians must believe or worship the same way.    
5. It supports that today's scientific knowledge can deepen our understanding ourselves, others, and God.
6. It protest those who say they have the corner on truth.
7. You become a part of Christians across denominational lines who support that the gnostic style, at least, needs to be considered and heard.  

     If interested, please go to the "contact us" file above.  Thanks!