Who is the Demiurge - Pt 2 - The Evil Creator of the Law and Father of Satan

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While ancient philosophy disagreed on many things, there was broad agreement that the gods were good and the universe a beautiful, divinely made home. However, by the 2nd century CE a scandalous, renegade position emerged that argued that physical reality was created as a cosmic prison by a demonic Crafter - The Demiurge. Variously known as Ialdabaoth, Samael and Saklas, the malevolent Demiurge was one of the core components of what we know call "Gnosticism." But how did this shift happen, how did the Demiurge become evil? In this second episode we'll explore how polemics between early Christians and Jews seem to have posited that opponents of the Gospel had "the Father of Satan" as their Father." Who is this primordially evil "Father of Satan"? Further, we will dive into the theology of Marcion who developed early Christian scriptures and theology that concluded that the Creator of the Cosmos and the 'God' of the Old Testament was, in fact, a wicked, demonic being contrasted to the loving, divine Christ.

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All Comments (21)
  • @louisnemzer6801
    The next time someone asks you 'how's life?', don't respond 'my experience has convinced Me that this universe could only be the product of a malevolent being'
  • @charlieboone1298
    Being in your 30's is an odd thing. A decade ago I'd be out partying on a Friday night. Now I consider sitting in my kitchen with a couple of beers watching an academic video-essay about Gnosticism to be a great start to the weekend.
  • @W0W___11__
    I appreciate how you present topics without bias and immerse yourself in the subject matter as if you truly believe in it
  • @x100bullets
    Very demiurgic of you to make us wait this long for part 2!
  • @thestevepbrady
    Love that you often use Blake for your scrolling images. Personal favorite when it comes to artists. Also grabbed that book from the library and looking forward to diving in. One of the main reasons I follow this channel is for all the great recommendations!
  • @roys.1889
    As a Catholic, an Esoterica fan, and a Neon Genesis Evangelion fan, whenever Eva is mentioned I have to pause and make sure I'm thinking of the right Evangelion.
  • @TheMajorpickle01
    Man I just recommended the original to a friend and wondered what happened to part 2, couldn't have timed it better!
  • @angieheadrick2771
    Deconstructing from a strict southern Baptist upbringing. I find your videos fascinating!💜
  • @SPKonrad36918
    OUTSTANDING 🤘❤‍🔥🤘 it has cooled off here in PA too thankfully, thank you for all your work doc!!
  • @Billyboy597
    Nice, been waiting months for this! This channel is truly a gem. Sorry, i can be "backbiting." Your erudition is something to aspire towards
  • @karsu
    As a practicing Buddhist…. This concept isn’t too far of a jump from my beliefs. I mean this place at times can feel like a Prison. Concepts like the Demiurgos or Archons aren’t that much of a leap….
  • @OrinSorinson
    Whenever I hear "Demiurge", I instantly think Messugah! which is coincidentally one of my favorite bands.
  • @roys.1889
    31:18/32:10 - Maybe I'm just seeing weird connections but listening to Doc Sledge talk about Marcion's interpretation, makes me think of these lyrics from a Yakuza game of all things: We're breakin' the law! Breakin' the world, together! (Breakin' the world) Throwing out all tenderness! We're breakin' the rules! No cause, no choice, no going back to how it was! (Breakin' the world) No slowin' down because We'll keep our heads high, our fists raised 'till we die We're livin' by our own judgement!
  • @geneh460
    I'm always pleased with inherent value of comparative religious studies. Thanks, Dr. Sledge.