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Central to Gnostic belief is their reinterpretation of Jesus Christ. Rather than being the savior of mankind, Jesus is portrayed as an enlightened teacher whose purpose was to reveal the divine spark within humanity, suggesting that individuals have the power to achieve a Christ-like state. This leads followers to pursue personal spiritual enlightenment through practices such as sex magic to harness their sexual energy for transcending physical limitations.
Gnosticism also sees rites involving sexual union not solely as earthly indulgences but as sacred pathways to achieving spiritual connection and liberation.