Many people think that religion is all about believing.  Believing things you are told, but don't actually know.  Believing things you have never experienced.
    Gnostic religion is different.  It is about knowing, not believing.  Knowing that God is real by learning to experience oneness with God.  Knowing that you have a soul by awakening it.  Know that God has a purpose for you by talking to him and listening to Him.  Not talking with your mouth and listening with your ears.  You have to talk to God and the angels of Light with your soul.