I know, I have the same reservations about the possible pretensions and purity spirals, but on the other side of the scales the original church has been so deeply buried under layers of traditions, and gnosticism, and paganism, that I think there is a place for reaching back to reconnect with the way, the truth, and the life. Personally, I have found a great deal of really valuable understanding coming from learning about the original language of the scriptures, but I agree with you that our creator can reach us through any language.
I know, I have the same reservations about the possible pretensions and purity spirals, but on the other side of the scales the original church has been so deeply buried under layers of traditions, and gnosticism, and paganism, that I think there is a place for reaching back to reconnect with the way, the truth, and the life.
Personally, I have found a great deal of really valuable understanding coming from learning about the original language of the scriptures, but I agree with you that our creator can reach us through any language.
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