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tHE HOLISTIC GNOSTIC ASSEMBLY IS A NEO-GNOSTIC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CULTIVATION OF DIRECT SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE. wE CONTEND THAT PERSONAL REALIZATION RESULTING IN LIBERATION IS THE CORE TEACHING OF ALL TRUE RELIGIONS, AND that DEVIATion FROM THIS FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH leads Sincere seekers ASTRAY.
neo-gnosticism is a modern form of gnosticism that differs from the classical GNOSTIC schools in several key ways. Most importantly, we regard nature and the material world as places of holiness to be celebrated rather than reviled or neglected. spiritual realization SHOULD enhance LIFE, not inspire escape or avoidance.
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When Religion Fails
Membership in most American Christian churches has been declining for years. This trend has been accompanied by the rise of individuals identifying with no religion and others who claim to be “spiritual, but not religious.” Analysts attribute this to various influences, usually stemming from mainstream culture. This “culture war” framing is not entirely accurate, but…
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The Enochian Tradition
My studies in the Thelemic and Enochian traditions inspired many aspects of Neo-Gnosticism. This article serves as an introduction to Enochian practice for those unfamiliar with it. The material that forms the foundation of the tradition was received by Dr. John Dee and scryer Edward Kelley over a period of years during the English Renaissance.…
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Thelemic Magick
My spiritual background is in the Thelemic and Enochian traditions. For those unfamiliar with the former, this article serves as an introduction to Thelema and Thelemic practice. Like modern Paganism, Thelema is a Neo-Gnostic system that embraces rather than rejects nature and the physical world. The Gnostic Catholic Church in which I am ordained descends…
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Luck And Coherence
There are many advantages to spiritual practice. Direct spiritual experiences have been shown to improve overall mental health. The experience of awe in all its forms can act as a sort of antidote to the corrupting influence of power on individual psychology. Meditation improves overall health by triggering what researchers call the “relaxation response.” And…
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