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Scriptures The Church of Gnostic Luminism will recognize the traditional religious writings of all cultures as Holy Writ, with the proviso that certain dilutions and corruptions of the original Divine Inspiration may have occurred, in the writing itself, or in the transmission of it over generations and centuries. Therefore the rule of syncretic / eclectic evaluation in the light of each aspirant’s own Gnostic Illumination applies to these writings, as to all. In addition, certain other writings, ancient or modern, that are not included in any established canon, but that bear witness to True Inspiration, will be recognized by the Church as authoritative scriptures. The following are among the primary Scriptures recognized by the Church of Gnostic Luminism:
Certain persons, both historical and contemporary, will be recognized by the Church of Gnostic Luminism as Saints and Prophets. Such recognition implies that these persons have shown evidence of Divine Inspiration to such a degree that they have contributed measurably to the spiritual evolution and liberation of the human race. This recognition does not necessarily imply “perfection” or infallibility, however; and as in all things, their teachings must be evaluated by the syncretic / eclectic method in the light of each student’s own Gnostic Illumination. The Church of Gnostic Luminism will honor the Collect of the Saints from Crowley’s Gnostic Mass. Additionally, the following will be among the figures particularly selected for recognition:
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