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==A Course in Miracles== is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a [[Text]], [[Workbook for Students]], and [[Manual for Teachers]], it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. [[The Course]] thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. A Course in Miracles also emphasizes that it is but one version of the universal curriculum, of which there are "many thousands." Consequently, even though the language of the Course is that of traditional [[Christianity]], it expresses a non-sectarian, non-denominational spirituality. A Course in Miracles therefore is a universal spiritual teaching, not a religion.
==A Course in Miracles==
is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. As a three-volume curriculum consisting of a [[Text]], [[Workbook for Students]], and [[Manual for Teachers]], it teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. [[The Course]] thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. A Course in Miracles also emphasizes that it is but one version of the universal curriculum, of which there are "many thousands." Consequently, even though the language of the Course is that of traditional [[Christianity]], it expresses a non-sectarian, non-denominational spirituality. A Course in Miracles therefore is a universal spiritual teaching, not a religion.
The "Text" presents the theory of the Course and has built into its study the development of the experience of forgiveness that is the Course's goal for the student. In this regard, A Course in Miracles states that "its goal for you is happiness and peace." (Text, p. 241) (T-13.II.7:1) The Text also explains the basis for fear and guilt, and how they can be overcome through miracles, which are defined as maximal "expressions of love." The miracle is defined as the shift in perception from fear to love.
The "Text" presents the theory of the Course and has built into its study the development of the experience of forgiveness that is the Course's goal for the student. In this regard, A Course in Miracles states that "its goal for you is happiness and peace." (Text, p. 241) (T-13.II.7:1) The Text also explains the basis for fear and guilt, and how they can be overcome through miracles, which are defined as maximal "expressions of love." The miracle is defined as the shift in perception from fear to love.
The "Manual for Teachers" is written in question-and-answer form and provides answers to some of the more likely questions a student might ask. It also includes clarification of a number of terms the Course uses, explaining them within the theoretical framework of the Text and for their practical application through the Workbook.
The "Manual for Teachers" is written in question-and-answer form and provides answers to some of the more likely questions a student might ask. It also includes clarification of a number of terms the Course uses, explaining them within the theoretical framework of the Text and for their practical application through the Workbook.
==The Course==
==The Course== (also referred to as ACIM or "the Course"), is a book considered by its students to be their "spiritual path". According to [[Helen Schucman]] and the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP), [[Helen Schucman]] and [[William Thetford]] "scribed" the book by means of a process coming from a divine source through a form of [[Channelling]] which Schucman referred to as "inner dictation".[http://www.acim.org/TheScribes/SectionIntro.htm]
Often referred to as ACIM or "the Course", it is a book considered by its students to be their "spiritual path". According to [[Helen Schucman]] and the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP), [[Helen Schucman]] and [[William Thetford]] "scribed" the book by means of a process coming from a divine source through a form of [[Channelling]] which Schucman referred to as "inner dictation".[http://www.acim.org/TheScribes/SectionIntro.htm]
A COURSE IN MIRACLES with JUDITH SKUTCH WHITSON, The Intuition Network,[http://www.intuition.org/txt/whitson.htm], Journey Without Distance - The story behind A Course in Miracles, ISBN 1-58761-108-7 New Age Encyclopedia, 1st ed., Gale Research, Inc.
A COURSE IN MIRACLES with JUDITH SKUTCH WHITSON, The Intuition Network,[http://www.intuition.org/txt/whitson.htm], Journey Without Distance - The story behind A Course in Miracles, ISBN 1-58761-108-7 New Age Encyclopedia, 1st ed., Gale Research, Inc.