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Reading non-Christian literature out of curiosity

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Besides not being Christian reading, what is it exactly?
I have Gnostic literature for my own learning, including a prayerbook. I haven't read it yet, but am still curious to learn more.
 
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I have Gnostic literature for my own learning, including a prayerbook. I haven't read it yet, but am still curious to learn more.
I’m not sure. I really do not see the purpose in it for myself. Only God knows your heart and intentions.
 
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I’m not sure. I really do not see the purpose in it for myself. Only God knows your heart and intentions.
Amen. I'm just learning. That's all.
 
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Amen. I'm just learning. That's all.
I can see why you’d study for various reasons. But only you know those reasons. I tend to be of the school of thought that sees things as garbage in garbage out. Like a sponge they soaks up dirty water will squeeze out dirty water. Now if you are going into it for apologetics, etc., that could be helpful I suppose.
 
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I can see why you’d study for various reasons. But only you know those reasons. I tend to be of the school of thought that sees things as garbage in garbage out. Like a sponge they soaks up dirty water will squeeze out dirty water. Now if you are going into it for apologetics, etc., that could be helpful I suppose.
Thanks for your input! It's appreciated. I love learning about other religions only for academic reasons. Just to keep myself informed. Nothing more, nothing less. I am a faithful Catholic through and through.
 
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Thanks for your input! It's appreciated. I love learning about other religions only for academic reasons. Just to keep myself informed. Nothing more, nothing less. I am a faithful Catholic through and through.
I have no doubt of that!
 
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Is this sinful/wrong? Just for educational purposes?
It all depends what you intend to read, some writings can corrupt, be careful what you read.

What did you have in mind?

peace,

JFF
 
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