Why Gnosticism Is Not A Nihilistic Philosophy

Episode 17 – Why Gnosticism Is Not A Nihilistic Philosophy

Is Gnosticism just ancient pessimism wrapped in mysticism? In this episode, we challenge the widespread myth that Gnosticism is nihilistic or anti-life. Through original Gnostic texts like the Apocryphon of John, Gospel of Truth, and Gospel of Mary, we uncover a spiritual path grounded in sacred selfhood, moral agency, and cosmic purpose.

We explore:
– Why early Gnostics saw life and embodiment as sacred
– How they balanced ascetic ethics with lived responsibility
– The role of gnosis as objective truth revealed through Logos and Sophia
– Why modern distortions of “Gnosticism” miss the mark entirely

00:00-Intro
02:47 - Life & Embodiment
09:10 - Ascetic Ethics vs. False "Libertine Gnosticism"
17:58-Selfhood & Moral Agency
25:07-Gnosis As Objective Truth: Union of Logos & Sophia
36:49-Conclusion

This is a call to reclaim the wisdom, not the misrepresentation. Let’s set the record straight.

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