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In Gnosticism, the physical world did not ultimately matter - which meant physical suffering did not matter either. Seeking 'enlightenment' meant cultivating an attitude of detachment, even indifference.
Nancy Pearcey
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Nancy Pearcey
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: January 1
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Nancy Randolph Pearcey
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