What is Gnosticology?

At the most basic level, Gnosticology is the merging of two root words. Gnosis, is to know, while -ology is to study. So simply, Gnosticology is the study of knowledge, but nothing is ever this simple.

Gnosis is to know experientially. A good example of this is the love you "know" you have for someone. A persons mother is usually a good representation for this love. You know you love your mother, but you did not need to be taught this love. It was not something that you had to read a book to discover. This love was always there and is very strong.

From a contemplative level, gnosis is experiential knowledge of truth. At this point I hear a lot of people saying, "huh"? If you are having a hard time grasping what this means exactly, consider yourself in good company. The reason the world has so many religions is because this concept is not an easy one to teach. Each religion on the planet started with the desire to share this gnosis of truth. The great philosophers like Socrates, Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle were all mystic sages that searched for ways to bring gnosis to others. Islamic Sufis, Buddhist monks, Christian Gnostics, and many others have been working throughout the ages to bring themselves and others to gnosis. So again, if you find yourself wondering what the heck experiential knowledge of truth is exactly, join the club.

So, there are many schools of thought out there that are teaching gnosticism, right? Well, sure, but it is the opinion of the Gnosticologist that most religions have gotten sidetracked by dogma and politics, and that the true search for gnosis has been lost. Also, it is also common for "gnostics" to view the various gospels and religious stories from the Bible, Koran, Nag Hammadi, DSS, and Buddhist Scripture as literal historical documents instead of mystical allegories designed to teach experiential knowledge of truth(EKT).

So what sets Gnosticology apart?
The Gnosticologist views life's experiences as scripture, and every experience an opportunity to receive enlightenment.
The Gnosticologist puts more energy on understanding the present rather than spending energy on understanding an uncertain past.
The Gnosticologist believes that enlightenment can be attained by everyone and not just a select few.
The Gnosticologist does not view religious dogma or scripture as infallible.
The Gnosticologist sees the debate on the existence of Jesus or Buddha or other spiritual figures, as irrelevant as their existence or non-existence on this Earth does not detract from the esoteric message that is being shared in their stories.

And finally, the Gnosticologist believes in love, community, and family.