Elaine Pagels

The Gnostics emphasized personal experience of the divine over dogma.

The intersection of faith and reason is a complex journey.

Questions about the divine often provoke more questions than answers.

The Gnostic Gospels emphasize personal experience over institutional doctrine.

Religion can offer frameworks for understanding suffering and hope.

In times of suffering, faith can offer solace and hope.

In Gnostic belief, the material world is often seen as a prison for the soul.

Knowledge is not just a matter of intellectual understanding; it is a transformative process.

Religious texts can serve as mirrors reflecting our own beliefs and values.

Religious traditions offer a framework for interpreting life's mysteries.