Talk:Saints of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica

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Why are there names on this list that are not in an authorized edition of Liber XV?

-Zack Anderson —Preceding unsigned comment added by Skittleydoober (talk • contribs) 19:11, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

It seems as if somebody decided to add female gnostic saints, which are notably lacking from the original rite. At least William of Schyren has been deleted to make way for them. Personally, I don't think this is a bad idea, but it most likely represents "original research", and wikipedia should probably contain a more orthodox list. Perhaps another page or section could be added to discuss revisions, the inclusion of female saints, etc. -jzf —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.223.114.107 (talk) 10:27, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

The author seems to have excluded Johann Andreae, James Forlong, Frederick of Hohenstaufen, Kamurut, Ludwig II, Richard Wagner, Robert Fludd, and William of Schyren. These are among the more obscure and controversial of the saints, the exact identities of Fredrick and William are uncertain. Gamurut and Forlong don't have wikipedia entries. The exclusion of Andreae and Fludd seems specious as they are important (though largely forgotten) figures in the history of western mysticism. The exclusion of Ludwig and Wagner is probably based on personal distaste for the two men in question.

The people added to the list are: Gérard Encausse (Papus), Esclarmonde of Foix, Hypatia of Alexandria, Joan of Arc, Joseph of Arimathea, Julian of Norwich, Mary Magdalene, and Saint Sarah.

Such changes to the saints are no doubt controversial, though not without merit. Perhaps the saints should be listed "canonically" with an alternate version also listed.

Jzf —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.223.114.107 (talk) 11:16, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Red Links

I found several red links in this article. If their subjects are notable, articles about them should be created, but if not, the red links should be removed. --Shruti14 ^{t c s} 01:16, 1 April 2008 (UTC)