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Gnosticism
Gnosticism (from gnostikos, "having knowledge", from , knowledge) is a modern term categorizing a collection of ancient religions whose adherents shunned the material world – which they viewed as created by the demiurge – and embraced the spiritual world. Gnostic ideas influenced many ancient religions that teach that gnosis (variously interpreted as knowledge, enlightenmentsalvationemancipation or 'oneness with God') may be reached by practicing philanthropy to the point of personal povertysexual abstinence (as far as possible for , entirely for initiates) and diligently searching for wisdom by helping others. However, practices varied among those who were Gnostic.

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