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Gnostics divided humanity into three rigid spiritual tiers

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The original VIP section of the universe. According to these early sects, human beings were unceremoniously pre-sorted into three strict categories: purely material peasants, partially soul-bearing regulars, and the elite, truly enlightened philosophers.

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Gnostics divided humanity into three rigid spiritual tiers
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