Welcome guest speaker Stephen Weierman to Unity Center of Pittsburgh this Sunday!
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- 4 days ago
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Secret Scripture: Reading Gnosticism Through the Lens of New Thought
When the Blessed One had said all these things, he greeted them all, saying,
“Peace be with you! Bear my peace with yourselves! Beware that no one lead you astray saying ‘Look over here!’ Or ‘Look over there!’ For the Child of Humanity is within you! Follow it! Those who seek it will find it...”
-The Gospel of Mary
Eighty years ago, the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library provided new insight
into the theological diversity of the early Church. Much of the content
of what would later be labeled Gnosticism provides not just a richer context
for exploring Scripture, but reveals striking parallels with New Thought principles
that emerged centuries later.
The Gospel of Truth offers a beautifully rich, almost poetic retelling of parables
and themes found in the gospels, and includes passages
that read as affirmative prayers. The Gospel of Mary addresses the nature
of physical reality and the ascent of the soul to God.
Let’s explore how these ancient texts might speak to us today.
ABOUT STEPHEN:
Stephen Weierman (they/he) is a writer, interfaith theologian, and preacher committed
to exploring universal spiritual principles across traditions.
A self-described spiritual nomad, they practice multiple-belonging
as a Religious Scientist, Christian, and Buddhist. Ten years ago, they graduated
with a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, and have been
in a perpetual state of discernment ever since.
Music by Ronni Weiss
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