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    101 Questions and Answers on A Course in Miracles
    101 Questions and Answers on A Course in Miracles
    101 Questions and Answers on A Course in Miracles
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    101 Questions and Answers on A Course in Miracles

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    "A Course in Miracles" (ACIM) is one of the most profound and provocative spiritual teachings of modern times. It can also be quite difficult to comprehend, especially for beginners. In this accessible and easily understood guide, veteran ACIM teacher Gene Skaggs, Jr. answers one hundred and one common questions that students have about the Course.

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    PublisherGene Skaggs, Jr
    Release dateMar 19, 2015
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      101 Questions and Answers on A Course in Miracles - Gene Skaggs, Jr

      101 Questions and Answers

      On A Course in Miracles

      by Gene Skaggs

      © 2011 by Gene Skaggs

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      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      1. How should I go about studying the Course?

      2. Can you expand on Miracle Principle number one?

      3. I don't understand why there are car accidents, plane crashes, etc. If there are accidents, then there must be things happening to us beyond our control.

      4. Is the Course affiliated with any particular church or religion?

      5. Explain in detail the different levels found in the Course.

      6. What do you think is the most important message in the Course?

      7. Can you explain forgiveness from a Course perspective? My definition just doesn't seem to fit with what the Course is saying.

      8. The Course states that God doesn't forgive us. I thought through my Christian upbringing that He does. Please solve this conflict for me.

      9. Are there different kinds of love? I feel that I love my mate, my children, and other people in the world differently.

      10. The Course appears to state that if I say, I want the peace of God, then I can have the peace of God. In my darkest hour I have truly seemed to want the peace of God, but I haven't felt God's presence. What am I doing wrong?

      11. Often when I am in a dispute with a co-worker, I feel that I lose the peace of God. How can I begin to invite God into this relationship so that healing can occur?

      12. Is the Course a guide to creating free energy through the recognition of counter energy?

      13. I am very new to the Course, but I keep seeing the words cause and effect. They seem to be very important, so could you explain them to me?

      14. Why do I choose to stay in my ego?

      15. How does the mindset of the Course differ from that of an unrealistic Pollyanna?

      16. What gives the ego its power?

      17. How should I go about praying for others?

      18. I feel inadequate trying to explain the Course to friends when they ask. It seems the more I talk, the more I need to explain what I have just said. Could you help me with a short definition?

      19. The Course teaches that we need not defend ourselves. One workbook lesson states, In my defenselessness my safety lies. How should we understand this defenselessness when it concerns child abuse?

      20. When should the Course be introduced to children?

      The greater danger for most of us…

      Quote from Michelangelo

      21. I keep hearing Course students talk about a dualistic and a non-dualistic thought system. Could you clarify this topic for me?

      22. How does the Course view analyzing dreams?

      23. Can God forgive someone like Adolf Hitler?

      24. In studying the Course, my perfection issues seem to raise their ugly heads. I don't seem to be able to do the Workbook lessons properly. Help!

      25. I feel as if I'm practicing the Course and I pray a lot, but my prayers don't seem to get answered.

      26. What is the effect of my seeing more and more common elements in the situations in my life?

      27. The Bible states that God created the earth. The Course states that the ego created it. This is the biggest conflict that I can see between the two. Can you reconcile this difference?

      28. The Course uses psychological terms. Does this mean that you have to have this type of background to understand the Course's principles?

      29. Does the Course mention the Second Coming?

      30. I am a doctor, and I am having difficulty putting ACIM principles into practice. How is the proper way to handle this situation?

      Lord, make me an instrument of Your Peace...

      Prayer by St. Francis

      31. What is the Course's position on medicine?

      32. How does the Course view angels?

      33. Is the Course the only path back to God?

      34. I personally feel that there are many problems in my life. Why does the Course keep saying that there is only one problem?

      35. Since the title of the book is A Course in Miracles, the concept of a miracle must be integral to understanding the Course. Please give me the Course's definition of a miracle.

      36. What does the Course say about organized religions?

      37. What is the Course's view on meditation?

      38. Is there any additional material received by Helen Schucman that is not found in A Course in Miracles?

      39. I am new to the Course and am confused as to how the forgiveness process works. At times the Course seems to be saying that this process can be accomplished in a couple of steps, and at other times it seems to get analytical and mention twice as many. Please clarify this.

      40. How does the Course view homosexuality?

      41. How should I pray?

      42. In the three steps of the forgiveness process, step two entails looking at one's unresolved issues. How long should one look at these feelings?

      43. How can I know if I have forgiven someone?

      44. I am having trouble with my spouse. She's not in the Course and is not very spiritual. With that in mind, does it take two people to forgive? Does she have to forgive me before I can receive the peace of God?

      45. The Course uses the words mind training and being vigilant. Those kinds of words scare me. Please clarify what is meant by the use of these terms.

      46. What is the origin of guilt?

      47. In several different places the Course says that it is simple. It sure doesn't seem simple to me. What does the Course mean by the word simple?

      48. Can you explain what the Course means by meaningless thoughts? I think that all my thoughts have meaning.

      49. Can somebody study the Course and other spiritual paths at the same time?

      There is a law in philosophy…

      Quote from William James

      50. Are the Workbook lessons' repetitive exercises a form of self-hypnosis or a form of brainwashing?

      51. Why is gratitude so good for healing the illusion of separation? Does God want our thanks and gratitude? If so, why?

      52. What happens after we die? Even more specifically, what happens between incarnations?

      53. What is the Course's view on reincarnation?

      54. What is the proper use of the body according to the Course?

      55. I started my spiritual journey at a very young age in the Baptist church. In my forties I began studying various New Thought beliefs. I am now presently studying A Course in Miracles. All of these various belief systems use the word atonement differently. Could you clear up some of my confusion?

      56. Why does Jesus quote the Bible and then reinterpret what is said, especially early in the Text? I believe that it is never mentioned in the Workbook or The Manual for Teachers.

      57. I have been involved in a Twelve Step program. I have found it and the Course to be compatible. Am I correct in this assumption?

      58. The Course tells us to ask the Holy Spirit where to go, what to do, what to say, etc. How can we do this in all circumstances throughout the day?

      59. Why does the Course constantly switch from our relationship with God to our relationship with our brothers and sisters? Is there a difference between the two?

      60. I have a background in psychology. Does the Course refer to a superego?

      61. I would like to become very wealthy. What is the Course's position on money?

      62. I am in a difficult romantic relationship. How do I know whether I should stay in the relationship or if I should leave?

      63. The Course talks about an ego form of love which I assume is called special love. It also refers to a spiritual love that I believe is called a holy relationship. Could you explain the difference as well as how to make a relationship holy?

      64. Does the Course want us to take sides on issues in the world? Does it have a view on moral issues?

      65. Why do we get sick?

      66. I have just recently started studying the Course. Now my life seems to have more problems than before I started studying the book. Am I doing something wrong?

      67. What is the Course's definition of hell?

      68. The Course uses the word illusions. I am definitely confused about what is meant by this. Please explain.

      69. How does the Course view someone who has psychic powers?

      In the still of the heart…

      Poem by Janice Cook

      70. If life on earth is an illusion, why are we here?

      71. How do I help someone who thinks that only material things will make him happy?

      72. What does the Course mean by "don't

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