Forgiveness and Jesus: The Meeting Place of "A Course in Miracles" and Christianity

by Kenneth Wapnick

Now has a different dream come into the a dream of the Holy Spirit's justice in place of the ego's nightmare. Now can salvation's joyous song ring out through us from Him to all the world still enslaved by thoughts of sin. What died on the cross was the belief in the cross. What lives is the exultant cry of forgiveness, shouted in gladness by all who choose to live again with Jesus, that this call of love to love will nevermore be silenced. "Let this call live, my brothers and sisters," Jesus asks of us, "and let it live through your forgiveness of the world and of yourselves. Now we begin again, and what we have begun, God Himself has promised to complete." (From the Epilogue)Many students and would-be students of A Course in Miracles have found the Course's Christian context and emphasis on Jesus problematic, regardless of their own religious background. These problems have interfered with many students' study and understanding of the Course. In response to these difficulties, Forgiveness and Jesus addresses the misunderstandings of traditional Christianity, separating these out from the teachings of the Course, and emphasizes the importance of correcting these errors in the context of the two-thousand-year-old tradition.Forgiveness and Jesus first discusses in depth the principles of A Course in Miracles, specifically focusing on the dynamics of the ego and the meaning of forgiveness. The book next presents the teachings of Christianity in the light of the principles of the Course, highlighting the similarities and differences. Throughout the book, special attention is given to the application of the Course's principles to important areas in our lives such as injustice, anger, sickness, sexuality, and money. The person of Jesus is also discussed in depth. The Appendix includes an index of names, a subject index, an index of examples, and a scriptural index.

Genres: Spirituality, Christianity

353 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Shayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine bridge between ACIM and the teachings of Christ as put forth by the Christian religion.
I particularly liked the section where New Testament quotations are expounded on by ACIM.

[Cynthia Koszeghy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, lovable book! Clearly explanation of what does Love mean based on A Course In Miracles book and how to develop this Forgiveness in us.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I have read on the psychology of A Course in Miracles, it goes into great depth on the subjects of ego, forgiveness, special relationships etc... Ken if frank and gets right to the point in this book, I think you need a tough hide to read it and not be totally discouraged.

I would recommend reading this book to any serious students of A Course in Miracles. If you haven't found the Course yet then put off reading this book till you do as its descriptions and ideas relate strictly to the world as the Course describes it which is not always the same as commonly held beliefs

[Dan]

Try as I might, this book just doesn't work for me. Lent to me by a friend, it's now on its way home.