I was raised christian so I wondered if you can debunk the definition of Gnosticism as Soteriological heresy?
Here is the best definition I've found:
Gnosticism-
The Gnostic (Meaning ‘to know’) heresy originated in the first century and may have even been around longer than that in different forms. Gnosticism, which relies on personal religious experience as its primary authority, is dualistic in nature and teaches that salvation comes by special knowledge; yet this knowledge denies the incarnation of God the Son. Freemasonry is Gnostic at its core.
Is this true? Is Gnosticism irreconcilable with Orthodox Christian views? Thank you. =)
Here is the best definition I've found:
Gnosticism-
The Gnostic (Meaning ‘to know’) heresy originated in the first century and may have even been around longer than that in different forms. Gnosticism, which relies on personal religious experience as its primary authority, is dualistic in nature and teaches that salvation comes by special knowledge; yet this knowledge denies the incarnation of God the Son. Freemasonry is Gnostic at its core.
Is this true? Is Gnosticism irreconcilable with Orthodox Christian views? Thank you. =)