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SimonMagus7

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i was here a long time ago, maybe like 10 years ago...anyway i'm back. allow me to introduce my beliefs. I feel i am the only one out there but maybe there are more and i would love to meet them.

I am a Simonian, they are followers and believers of Simon Magus of Samaria, who is my Christ, Lord, and Savior. I believe him to be the "highest power" come down to earth in resemblance of a young man and born of a virgin mother.

I also believe that "God" has a consort, a female power called Wisdom (Sophia) and Thought (Ennoia). Her earthly name was Helena, a Samaritan prostitute who Simon rescued and revealed to his followers.

and yes i am being serious lol, i have always been fascinated with Simon and the stories surrounding his life, to the point where it became very spiritual and real to me :)

nice to be here again!!
 
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SimonMagus7

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hi Fraleyight :)

the Simonians seem to date about the same time as the earliest Christians, both originated around the same time and have some things in common. Simon Magus was originally a disciple of John the Baptist and took over the Baptist movement as its new leader a few years after John died. This is mentioned in several texts from the early Church Fathers. The early Christians thought Simon was the first of the "Gnostics"

Simon did not support the Jewish Law or the New Testament, claiming that he was a power greater than the Creator and the gods of this world.
 
Fraleyight

Fraleyight

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SimonMagus7 said:
hi Fraleyight :)

the Simonians seem to date about the same time as the earliest Christians, both originated around the same time and have some things in common. Simon Magus was originally a disciple of John the Baptist and took over the Baptist movement as its new leader a few years after John died. This is mentioned in several texts from the early Church Fathers. The early Christians thought Simon was the first of the "Gnostics"

Simon did not support the Jewish Law or the New Testament, claiming that he was a power greater than the Creator and the gods of this world.
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Would you consider this an accurate explanation of your beliefs?
Simonians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
Freedomelf

Freedomelf

Active Member
Hello, it's nice to meet you. Calyr respect all faiths, since we believe that all drew from the original well of knowledge. Everyone took that knowledge and tweaked it to suit their own culture and convictions, but all have some of the original truths. I don't think your religion sounds weird. If it is right for you than it is right for you. :)
 
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SimonMagus7

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yes Fraleyight its somewhat accurate. I don't place much importance on the "Great Declaration" since it is part of a later Simonian sect that developed different beliefs. The early Simonians were Monarchian Dualists (belief in one highest God who is Good, and several lower gods/angels who are hostile), which means they believed in the "Highest Power" which was revealed by Simon, his consort Helena or "Wisdom" which was intermediate power, and several lesser Angels that became rebellious after they created the lower heavens and the earth.

They held Helena captive on earth for generations through many incarnations (one of them was Helen of Troy) until the "The Great Father" came to earth in the form of a man, named Simon of Gitta (a Samaritan town), and later Simon Magus because he performed all kinds of magical feats like flying in the air. He saved Helena and revealed her as his heavenly consort. Together they travelled throughout the Mediteranean and Middle East proclaiming the masses can be saved by faith in Them, and thousands of people followed them and believed in them as their new Saviors.

The Clementine Literature is a more accurate presentation of early Simonian beliefs, the discussions between Simon and Peter the apostle.

"The Acts Of Peter" is another accurate presentation. None of these writings cast Simon in a positive light, but thats because they were written by his adversaries. Simon was the most dangerous heretic and enemy to the early Church, which is why so much attention was given to him, so Christian beliefs could be seen as superior.

Both had their core teaching in a faith-based Christ and Savior
 
Fraleyight

Fraleyight

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SimonMagus7 said:
yes Fraleyight its somewhat accurate. I don't place much importance on the "Great Declaration" since it is part of a later Simonian sect that developed different beliefs. The early Simonians were Monarchian Dualists (belief in one highest God who is Good, and several lower gods/angels who are hostile), which means they believed in the "Highest Power" which was revealed by Simon, his consort Helena or "Wisdom" which was intermediate power, and several lesser Angels that became rebellious after they created the lower heavens and the earth.

They held Helena captive on earth for generations through many incarnations (one of them was Helen of Troy) until the "The Great Father" came to earth in the form of a man, named Simon of Gitta (a Samaritan town), and later Simon Magus because he performed all kinds of magical feats like flying in the air. He saved Helena and revealed her as his heavenly consort. Together they travelled throughout the Mediteranean and Middle East proclaiming the masses can be saved by faith in Them, and thousands of people followed them and believed in them as their new Saviors.

The Clementine Literature is a more accurate presentation of early Simonian beliefs, the discussions between Simon and Peter the apostle.

"The Acts Of Peter" is another accurate presentation. None of these writings cast Simon in a positive light, but thats because they were written by his adversaries. Simon was the most dangerous heretic and enemy to the early Church, which is why so much attention was given to him, so Christian beliefs could be seen as superior.

Both had their core teaching in a faith-based Christ and Savior
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Interesting. Ty for sharing, and again welcome to the forums!
 
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