A Course in Miracles is so pure, so wonderful, so powerful, and so much more spiritually advanced than any other little bit of the world's literature (past and present), that you have to truly experience it to trust it. But those whose minds are too mounted on worldly thoughts, and lack the underlying thirst for true spiritual knowledge that is essential for its understanding, will likely not comprehend an individual whole page. That is not because A Course in Miracles is confusing - on the contrary its principles are remarkably simple - but instead because it's the character of spiritual knowledge that those who find themselves not willing to realize it, simply cannot understand it. As previously mentioned in the Bible, in the beginning of the book of John: "The light shineth in darkness, and darkness comprehended it not" ;.

From the time I first became aware of the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of God, I've enjoyed reading many wonderful spiritual works just like the Bible (my favorite parts would be the Sermon on the Mount and Psalms), the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, the Koran and the poetry of Kabir and Rumi. None of them come close to the greatness of a Course in Miracles. Reading it having an open mind and heart, your fears and troubles wash away. You become aware of a great love deep within you - deeper than anything you knew before. The long run begins to seem so bright for you personally and your loved ones. You feel love for everyone including those you previously have tried to leave excluded. a course in miracles These experiences are extremely powerful and occasionally throw you off balance only a little, but it's worth it: A Course in Miracles introduces you to a love so peaceful, so strong and so universal - you'll wonder how so many of the world's religions, whose aim is supposedly an identical experience, got so off track.

I wish to say here to any Christian who feels that his church's teachings do not truly satisfy his thirst to know a type, merciful and loving God, but is somewhat afraid to read the Course due to others' claims that it is inconsistent with "true" Christianity: Don't worry! I've browse the gospels many times and I assure you that the Course in Miracles is totally consistent with Jesus' teachings while he was on earth. Don't fear the fanatical defenders of exclusionist dogma - these poor people think themselves to be the sole carriers of Jesus' message, and the sole ones worthy of his blessings, while all other will go to hell. A Course in Miracles reflects Jesus' true message: unconditional love for *all people*. While he was on the planet, Jesus thought to judge a tree by its fruit. So give it a try and see how the fruits that ripen in your life taste. Should they taste bad, you are able to abandon A Course in Miracles. But when they taste as sweet as mine do, and the an incredible number of other true seekers who are finding A Course in Miracles to be nothing less when compared to a heavenly treasure, then congratulations - and may your heart always be abundantly filled up with peaceful, loving joy.