A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study system of ‘spiritual psychology’ that presents a spiritual path of forgiveness and love. It blends Christian terminology with Eastern mysticism, perennial philosophy and modern psychological insights.
This special edition re-imagined film includes interviews with Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, Gary Renard and Nouk Sanchez, as well as Jon Mundy and David Hoffmeister. The narrator is Avaiya co-founder Ashley “Ande” Anderson who shares her own experience of applying principles from the Course to understand special relationships.
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a self-study system of'spiritual psychology'
The Course in Miracles is a self-study system of spiritual psychology that combines profound spiritual teachings with far-reaching and practical psychological insights. It has helped millions of people find more happiness and peace in their lives. Its principles can seem radical and not of this world, but they are very effective for those looking to heal abandonment, victimhood, and other lifelong issues.
The book was authored by Helen Schucman through a process of inner dictation that she identified as coming from Jesus Christ. She was a Columbia University psychologist and professor who became tired of the anger and divisiveness in her classroom. After she decided to find another way, she received a letter from a friend that began “This is a course in miracles, please take notes.” It took about seven years to write the book, which was published in 1976. The Course is written as a curriculum with three books: the Text lays out the concepts upon which it is based, the Workbook offers 365 daily lessons to practice the ideas, and the Manual for Teachers presents answers to questions about the Course that students may have.
ACIM is not a religion, but it uses Christian symbols as metaphors for the universal principles of truth and love. Its million of students come from all backgrounds and religions, and it encourages them to question everything they believe. Its goal is to lead them to the awareness of God’s love and oneness. This is the highest state of consciousness available in this incarnation, and it can only be found outside the dream of the ego’s fear-based beliefs.
Many people struggle with the language and concepts of A Course in Miracles. Alan Cohen, an experienced ACIM student and teacher, offers a practical and accessible guide to this unique spiritual thought system. He breaks down the big ideas into a series of short lessons that are easy to understand and generate real-life healing results. This book is the Rosetta stone for ACIM, and will serve longtime students as well as those who are new to the course.
It is a spiritual teaching rather than a religion a course in miracles podcast
When A Course in Miracles was first published in 1976, it had an incredible impact on people. Its three-volume set has become a modern spiritual classic and has acquired scriptural status in the minds of many readers. The course is a non-denominational spiritual teaching that emphasizes undoing guilt through forgiveness. It also teaches that the only way to experience the perfect peace, love, and freedom of God is through remembering them in your life. The Course is intellectually sophisticated, with metaphysical, theological, and psychological concepts integrated into the teaching throughout its three books. Its poetic language and use of blank verse has led some to compare it to some of the world’s great literature.
The Course characterizes itself as a new revelation and claims that it was written by Jesus Christ. It describes Jesus as the only true prophet and the messenger of God’s salvation. The Course teaches that it is one of the “holy scriptures” revealed to humanity by divine inspiration, and that it has a special authority over other religious teachings.
However, the Course has no intention of replacing other spiritual paths. In fact, it is clear that it has a different approach from most other religions. For example, it gives itself the authority to correct biblical passages and the authority to say what they mean (a different meaning than the writers intended).
It does not impose a specific moral code or dogma in the manner of most religious teachings. It teaches that the only thing that matters is being open to experiencing the awareness of love’s presence, which is your natural inheritance. It also teaches that all spiritual paths are equally valid, and that they all lead to the same end.
The Course uses Christian symbols and names, but it is a non-denominational teaching that does not believe in hell or heaven. Its goal is not to teach you how to follow Jesus, but rather to help you realize that you are a son of God. Using the name of Jesus in this sense symbolizes the Love that is the essence of the Course.
It is a thought system rather than a religion
Rather than being religious, A Course in Miracles is a self-study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to love and inner peace. Its goal is to remove the hindrances that prevent us from experiencing the Love of God. It focuses on forgiveness as the means to this end.
ACIM is unique among modern spiritual teachings in that it does not attempt to change a student’s religious beliefs, morality, or behavior in the ways most traditional religions do. Instead, it aims to change the way that the mind typically functions, by emphasizing the importance of forgiveness. Its goal is to undo the illusion of separation in all its forms, using the power of forgiveness as the catalyst.
It is based on the idea that we cannot find happiness in the world without forgiveness, and that our true home lies in heaven. It also teaches that our true identity is God’s. It also states that there are only two emotions – Love or fear – and that the former is the natural state of being. It further states that the world of perception is a separate reality from the eternal truth, and that all things that happen in the world are simply the result of misperceptions.
The Course is written in three parts: the Text, which lays out the fundamental concepts; the Workbook for Students, with its 365 daily lessons; and the Manual for Teachers, which provides answers to questions. Its use of Christian terminology is intended to appeal to Western culture, but it also evokes universal spiritual themes, including Eastern spirituality.
Although the Course uses Christian vocabulary and tries to sound like Christianity, it is really New Age occultism. It is very dangerous, and the Church must be vigilant to protect its members.
David Hoffmeister is a worldwide teacher of ACIM and has traveled to 44 countries on 6 continents to share his non-dual teachings. His gentle demeanor and clarity of expression are a gift to all who hear him. His message is to return to our true identity in the Love of God, and to accept that everything in this universe is a manifestation of God’s infinite love.
It is a philosophy rather than a religion
Unlike most other spiritual teachings, ACIM does not claim to be the one true religion. In fact, it does not even have an overtly identifiable sect of followers. Instead, it describes itself as “a curriculum of self-study” and a guide to a new kind of spirituality.
Although it uses Christian terminology and blends Eastern metaphysics with perennial philosophy and modern psychology, it is not a religion. Its intellectually sophisticated language, often written in blank verse, has led some people to compare it with the world’s great literature. It is also a powerful spiritual teaching, with profound concepts of perception and belief systems. It also offers carefully thought-out spiritual exercises, including a daily lesson in the Workbook.
Its most important goal is to help its students find peace and release the fear of death, which is the source of all suffering. Its teachings are based on the principle that God is Love, and everything else is an illusion. The Course encourages its students to practice forgiveness and not judge others.
To accomplish its goals, the Course teaches that the Holy Spirit is our internal teacher and guides us to awakening. It also explains that the purpose of the human experience is to learn the truth about life and reality, and that our spiritual identity is eternal and transcendent.
ACIM also differs from other religious teachings in its humility and lack of exaltation. Those who follow it do not believe that they are more or less advanced than anyone else, but rather that everyone shares the same divine potential for awakening and love. In contrast, Christianity and many other religions preach that their way is the only way and that anyone who deviates from their teachings will go to hell.
The author of A Course in Miracles, Helen Schuckett, did not want to have a specific religion formed around her teachings. This is a wise choice, since it allows for the existence of other religious paths that can complement and support the Course’s ideas. However, it is crucial that we do not blur the distinctions between these different spiritualities for the sake of a false unity.
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