::Opposing Views:: Sub-Categories Gnosticism Web Site Links Rise of Gnosticism in the Church - from a Christian point of view Catholic Encyclopedia: Gnosticism - Gnosticism, as a syncretistic, dualistic system has been historically regarded by orthodox Christians as a heresy. Medieval Sourcebook: Bernard Gui on the Albigensians - Offers an account of a Catholic Inquisitor on the Cathar faith. Definition of Gnosticism - Gnosticism died not by chance, but because it lacked vital power within itself; and no amount of theosophistic literature can give life to that which perished from intrinsic and essential defects. Anti-Gnostic Links - 100+ anti-gnostic links, reflecting a broad variety of viewpoints. Updated regularly.