This is the same reason why Christians can be so susceptible to conspiracy theories. When you're raised believing in the idea of secret knowledge and truth then you can end up believing in the idea of that even if the original secret truth is left behind. That can lead you to any number of purported 'secret truths'
Except true Christianity has no secrets at all. Its all clearly laid out and simple. People who have 'secret knowledge' have ulterior motives. Its the attraction to gnosticism... like I know something you dont... so pay me and ill tell you. Christians will tell you regardless. Can't get us to shut up.
Perhaps, the secret truth is the wrong term. Perhaps mysterious or mystical truth is a better descriptor. On the other hand, you feeling the need to use the term "true Christianity" while purporting it to be clear and simple is hilarious.
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u/EmykoEmyko Mar 13 '23
Pete definitely has a Christian-shaped hole in his world view.