Kabbalah and its Christian counterparts seek knowledge of God beyond traditional notions of Divine Revelation. The incorporation of Kabbalistic ideas into Christianity has driven revolutions against the Church.

Gnosticism, associated with figures like Marcion and the Albigensians, is characterized by three core principles: dualism, the divinization of man, and knowledge as redemption. These ideas plague the Church down to the present time.

Since the time of Christ, Gnosticism has persistently attacked the Church and Ultimate Reality. It infiltrated Vatican II through Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and others. In this first part of our exploration of Gnosticism, we examine the first Gnostic, Simon Magus, and the founding mythology of this destructive heresy.

Before Vatican II, the Church emphasized the importance of teaching St. Thomas Aquinas in pursuit of ultimate Truth. To grasp the revolutionary attacks on the Church, it is essential to have a basic understanding of St. Thomas’s ideas on how we come to know Truth.

We begin the dive into the historical context necessary to understanding Vatican II, emphasizing the importance of understanding French history and its relationship with the Church. It highlights the Church's role in medieval society, especially its sacramental and hierarchical social order.

A personal journey back in time kicks off the podcast as we dive into the revolutionary impact of Vatican II on the Catholic Church. In this episode, the changes in rites, devotions, and practices resulting from the Council will be focused on.

Welcome to Vatican II: The Real History. The journey to uncovering the real history and stories behind the Second Vatican Council begins.

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