I have learned that there are a growing number of Gnostic teachings out there in the world. I subscribe to the Novus Spiritus philosophy. Basically, the reason for that is because it feels more like the truth than anything else I have read. And if something feels true, then we are more apt to comprehend and retain what we are learning.
I'd like to share some of the teachings that I get from Novus Spiritus as a study group leader. These teachings will give you some insight into what Gnosticism and Novus Spiritus are all about. You can then decide for yourselves if this is something about which you would like to learn.
From August 2008:
"We are taught through Novus philosophy that we are here on Earth to learn and grow spiritually. We learn and grow through the challenges that we face in life. These lessons are as individual as we are, and we chart these life lessons on the Other Side before we come into life.
Some of life's lessons are things that we learn simply through our experiences. Other lessons are elements of philosophies that we are exposed to during the course of our lives. For example, Novus Spiritus philosophy teaches us that God is not to be feared. We learn through Novus that God is a duality - male and female and they are our perfect loving parents. We also learn through Novus philosophy that we are not supposed to judge one another, but most importantly we are not supposed to judge ourselves. While these lessons may seem to be simple as we look at them on paper, living these lessons is another matter altogether."
From April 2008:
"Words have power, and attract things into our lives. Our subconscious mind is quite literal, and works to manifest what we express. For example, when our subconscious mind hears us saying things like 'give me a break,' or 'I'm sick and tired of...,' our subconscious interprets these statements as desires and works to make these statements a reality. As a result, we may break a limb, or become ill and fatigued. Our founder, Sylvia Browne, calls these phrases 'organ language' and tells us that we should be careful to make sure our words reflect our desires and goals. God does not bring about the difficult events in our life. We have charted these events as a way to learn life lessons."
From October 2008:
"Novus philosophy has given us a belief system that encourages us to have a personal relationship with Mother and Father God through prayer and meditation. Gnosticism is a religion not of blind faith, but of knowledge. We believe that we can all seek and find answers to life's questions, for ourselves, and that we can each experience God's unconditional and perfect love for ourselves.
As Gnostic Christians, we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and use those teachings as a foundation for our search for truth and knowledge. We utilize the tools and information that we have been given by our Founder, Sylvia Browne and her Spirit Guides, in our search for truth and knowledge. Some people mistake these tools and the information we've been given as the answer. This is much like mistaking a road map for the final destination on our journey.
While the word Gnosis means knowledge, this knowledge is not simply a collection of facts and data. Gnosis is experiential knowledge of God. Saying we are Gnostics doesn't mean we believe we already possess full knowledge and understanding of God, but identifying as a Gnostic is a statement of a spiritual goal.
At Novus Spiritus, we gather together whether as Study Groups or at Sunday church services to join with each other in our collective search, to support one another and learn from each other in a loving environment that is free of sin, guilt and dogma. We know that God loves each and every one of us unconditionally."
Again, if you have any questions about Gnosticism, or about Novus Spiritus, I'll be happy to answer them.
God Bless You!
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