>> I know of no Protestant denomination that embraces Gnosticism in the least. <<
Some charismatic/Pentecostalis/non(anti?)=denominationalist groups’ concepts of prophesy get pretty close to the notion of gnostic revelation, but I wouldn’t associate these with any mainline denomination, and that one characteristic merits only a description of approaching “to a small degree.”
If you differ with Mormonism being called a Protestant denomination, fine, but I think Mormonism has as strong of a gnostic heritage as any denomination out there.
Ahh, I see what you are getting at- A gnostic act, *not* referencing gnostic literature. You and I were cross-threaded... forgive me.
Your observation is plausible, to say the least. I can understand a charismatic or pentecostal church being over the line (they live close to it as it is). Prophecy is a touchy thing.
If you differ with Mormonism being called a Protestant denomination, fine, but I think Mormonism has as strong of a gnostic heritage as any denomination out there.
Agreed, though their interpretations of the Scripture are generally reasonable- It is the Book of Mormon where we part company. The Book of Mormon could certainly be thought of as gnostic, by the very definition (secret knowledge beyond the confines of standard canon), with no offense meant toward our Mormon FRiends.
Thank you dangus, that’s exactly what I meant in my comment above.