Universalism is simply Gnosticism dressed up?

Hey Guys. Along our journey into the Good News we, of necessity, have needed to ask ourselves and answer some valid questions of ourselves and from others. 
Some questions are just an attempt to discredit what has become a deeply precious Gospel (actually Good news for ALL). And in answering these statements/questions we have learnt a whole lot of stuff ourselves in the process.

Statement: "Universalism (Or Universal Reconciliation - UR) is a modern form of gnostic thoughts. It is a heresy that is keeping the gospel from being spread  to the ends of the earth. It is keeping people out of the kingdom."



Lets us have a look at exactly what Gnosticism is see who falls into this category:


Gnostics believe that since matter "is evil", God could not really incarnate in a human body.
A huge part of what we (UR) believe is that Jesus was FULLY God and simultaneously FULLY man. (the son of God and the son of man).The Humanity of Jesus is an essential element in the Gospel.
So, does Gnosticism  match up to UR since Gnosticism says Jesus didn't come in the Flesh? 
Answer: No.

The Gnostics supposedly had knowledge of God that was exclusive. They considered themselves superior. (Some brothers continuously refer to those who believe in Universal Reconciliation as being "Elitist" in their revelation) 
My thought on this is: Wouldn't you not rather call the group that excludes more than 80% of humanity from having any  share in God because they (the 80%) have different to their own revelation an "Elite" group?
They (Modern Western Christianity)  have claimed exclusive rights on God who is "ALL IN ALL and Holds ALL things together!" 
They (modern western Christianity) say you have to have a SPECIFIC BELIEF in order to "join their club" and be a part of them, and if you dont have "their" specific belief then you are EXCLUDED from their heaven and have to go to their Hell for eternity!  
In all honesty, wouldn't you agree that this more closely fits Gnosticism that UR??
What I believe is that NO BODY is excluded from God by not having specific knowledge, but rather EVERYONE is INCLUDED in Christ through the INCARNATION of JESUS!
Honestly.... who is Elitist here??? Modern Western Christianity OR Universalists?The answer goes without saying...


Gnostics believe that "the body and soul" of a man is naturally evil and only the "spirit" is good.
I believe that the WHOLE of man is good and we should not call "unclean" what God has made clean. 
Jesus' incarnation reveals Mankind's perfection because he came AS US. He came to show us who we really are and that he is Perfectly content to live inside us (we are his house - his dwelling - "in my Fathers house are many rooms - Thats US!... Christ IN YOU!!). 
Modern Western Christianity believes that man is Intrinsically Evil (ie, still in First Adam) 
I believe that just as one (1st Adam) offense resulted in condemnation for ALL, so one (Jesus) act of righteousness results in justification and life for ALL.
I believe that Mankind is intrinsically GOOD! 
So again, I ask which looks more like Gnosticism? Universalism OR Modern Western Christianity?


Certainly some food for thought!! :)

Check out the link below for a whole series on Gnosticism in Christianity.
Gnosticism vs Incarnation


Keep the Good News Good News!!
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