Professor Elaine Pagels - How can I find my God?

We all believe in something greater than ourselves, and with that belief, we are able to overcome obstacles, no matter how hard life gets sometimes. Subscribe for more: https://www.thefounderspirit.com/ Support the channel on Patreon :   / thefounderspirit   In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Professor Elaine Pagels, a historian of religion at Princeton University and a Trustee of the Aspen Institute, discusses the significance of the Gnostic Gospels. These ancient texts (nearly 2000 years old), believed to be the secret teachings of Jesus, were discovered in 1945 buried in the deep desert of Upper Egypt and were denounced as heresy in the early Christian era. These documents revealed that, within each of us, the ability to access divine energy. The episode also explores the concept of inner light as key to Gnosis (knowledge in Greek) and living a fulfilling life. It also discusses the role of women in early Christian societies and their impact on religious practices. Elaine explores the idea of God as both masculine and feminine emanations of energy, as well as her personal story with the tragic deaths of her young son Mark and her late husband Heinz. TUNE IN to this incredibly enlightening episode! Join us for a thought-provoking journey with Professor Elaine Pagels, whose heart not only healed from unimaginable losses, but also continues to blossom in her new-found bliss.