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PREFACEThis Abstract is based on A Course in Miracles (ACIM) which consists of three books, the Text, Workbook and the Manual for Teachers, plus two Pamphlets, The Song of Prayer and Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process and Practice. ACIM can be purchased from major bookstore chains and many web sites. Over a million copies of ACIM have been sold since it was first copyrighted in 1975. This Abstract is not a substitute or replacement for ACIM, but merely a study aid and reference companion. It was compiled with a deep respect and reverence for the original work which some scholars consider the most significant sacred spiritual work written in modern times. This Abstract is a compilation of quotes from ACIM, arranged by topic. For a thoughtful look at the subject of versions of ACIM, read "A Comparison of Miracles: A Concise Study of the Differences Between the Early Versions of A Course in Miracles" published by Fearless Books Many people also find the Course difficult to read and understand. The Abstract provides an overview for newcomers and a quick review for experienced students, encouraging both to dig deeper into A Course in Miracles. The comprehensive reference notations lead the reader to the context from which each quote was taken. To fully experience the life-changing effect and beauty of the Course, you need to read, contemplate and study all of it. Blessings to everyone motivated by this Abstract to further study of the full Course and apply its principles to save the world, one student at a time. This Abstract's quotes from ACIM consist mostly of very short sentences or parts of sentences collected and assembled to address specific subjects. Starting with page 7, each page contains a collection of direct quotes on one or two subjects as listed in the Table of Contents. Forty subjects are covered in 36 pages. Each quote is referenced to the exact location of its source in the Second Edition of ACIM, using a standard notation scheme. (See NOTATIONS) Most lines consist of one or more complete or partial sentences, each followed by its notation Partial sentences are usually identified with ellipses or by ending with a comma Longer quotes are placed on contiguous lines with the notation located on the first line of the quote. Since the Course is strewn with pronouns, brackets are used to replace pronouns with their subject deduced from reading the quote in its original context. As serious students of the Course know, defining the subject of a pronoun is not always a simple matter. Since this Abstract is a cooperative project with those who use it, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail explaining your reasoning if you believe any brackets The subject pages help condense the Course' s answers to four great questions of life: Who am I? Under the last question, the subjects are arranged under six life changing practices: Let Go of All Ego Thoughts Diligent continuous application of these practices, along with doing the Workbook’s daily lessons, will profoundly change your life and restore you to your natural state of Peace, Love and Joy. We need a new way of looking at each other and the world. This is what Jesus offered when, in the mid sixties he heard two souls in conflict cry out in pain, “There must be a better way.” Jesus saw how distorted his message of love had become and sent us A Course in Miracles. Many of the ideas in the Course were first taught by Jesus over 2000 years ago: God is Love, His Kingdom is within, the importance of forgiveness and loving our neighbors as ourselves. The Bible tell us he said "I am the way." The Course is nothing more, and nothing less, than Jesus’ way of providing us a thought system to help us all experience each other differently and, in the process, wake up to who we are. In the words of Jesus from the Course: ..this course was sent to open up To download or print the entire e-book, click here. |
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