Traditional
Gnostic beliefs as derived from Greek philosophy, Oriental mysticism,
Middle-Eastern mythology, Judaism, and ultimately Christianity
stressed salvation through "gnosis" or knowledge intuitively
or logically deducted.
In
the New World we find evidence of how Gnostic wisdom, combined
with the struggle to survive, led to the decline of oppressive
civilizations and ultimately forced man to co-exist with Nature
instead of trying to dominate it.
As
with many other religious systems or philosophies, Gnosticism
has undergone many changes over the passage of time.
However, unlike traditional religions, Gnosticism has been
able to grow and keep pace with man's increasing knowledge.
Today, more than ever, it has proven itself to be in harmony
with man's quest for greater knowledge.
"New
Age" Gnosticism now postulates that "salvation through
self-realization" is not the final objective.
We do not dispute that this self-realization can be attained
intuitively, but more often than not it is attained through research,
study, exploration, and experimentation.
Essentially, the same laws that govern science and logic
also govern us. The
New Age Gnostic attains peace and harmony only when he or she
has attained the knowledge necessary to know and understand their
place in this life and in this universe.
The
concept of a congregational church is foreign to the Gnostic mind.
It must be clearly understood that the Church of the Revelation
is not a congregation, but more a loose collective of individuals
that have joined together to achieve a common goal.
This association has come together for this one moment
in time to apply our collective talents and resources in order
to more easily share our enlightenment with those who seek it.