Modern Gnosticism

Modern Gnosticism repeats an ancient error: it elevates elite “knowledge,” symbolism, and changing ideas above the plain Word of God. It rejects the literal meaning of Scripture, especially Genesis, downplays God’s law, and scorns ordinary believers as naïve, while adapting Christianity to current philosophy, science, and cultural fashion. Whether in theology, art, politics, or even conservatism, modern Gnosticism replaces God’s unchanging truth with evolving meanings set by the spirit of the age. Yet Scripture remains clear: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot extinguish it” (John 1:5).