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Christian Gnosticism refers to a set of beliefs and practices within Christianity that emphasizes personal spiritual knowledge or gnosis as the way to salvation. Followers of Christian Gnosticism believe in a dualistic view of the world, where the material world is seen as inherently flawed and the spiritual world as the ultimate reality. Gnostics often seek to transcend the limitations of the physical world through meditation, prayer, and other spiritual practices in order to achieve a closer connection to the divine. The movement has its roots in early Christianity but has been considered heretical by many mainstream Christian groups.