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Not a well-defined group or position, but rather an ambiguous, amorphous movement (both inside and outside the church) Dualism between matter (evil) and spirit (good) Human beings are imprisoned spirits. Material world created by a fallen eon (e.g. Wisdom) The world was an abortion of the spirit. Liberation (i.e. salvation) possible if an enlightened messenger comes to waken us up from our dream The messenger brings secret knowledge (gnosis) that is necessary for salvation.
