Understanding the Four Main Figures in ACIM
Description
Alison Anton, host of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles introduces the four main figures from the spiritual text A Course in Miracles. She offers a strong foundation for how ACIM portrays each of these characters and how the Course’s definitions of each differ from traditional Christianity.
Class 1 explores how God is described in the Course as formless, timeless, and perpetually loving of all. Alison clarifies common misconceptions about God’s nature, emphasizing that God did not create the physical world or human bodies, which are seen as illusions in the Course.
Class 2 focuses on the concept of the ‘Son of God‘ as taught in A Course in Miracles. She discusses the central theme that ‘God’s Son is guiltless’ and explores topics such as the concept of Christ as a shared universal Self and the importance of recognizing the innocence in ourselves and others. The episode emphasizes recognizing our ‘sameness’ with each other.
Class 3 builds on the previous discussions about God and the Son, and examines the aspect of the Son of God who is asleep in a dream of exile, seemingly disconnected from the Kingdom of Heaven. Alison explores the concept of separation, a dream state influenced by a thought system different from our Christ identity. She discusses the nature of this dream compared to reality, and dismisses the idea of sin and punishment, emphasizing instead the need for correction and help.
Class 4 emphasizes the Holy Spirit as God’s remedy for the separation and the guide to awakening. Alison juxtaposes the roles of the ego and the Holy Spirit, explaining how the ego perpetuates separation while the Holy Spirit fosters unity and forgiveness. She discusses how the Holy Spirit helps reinterpret our daily experiences to lead us toward awakening and highlights the importance of forgiveness in this process. Concluding with a focus on the fail-safe nature of the Holy Spirit’s mission, Alison ties together the core teachings of the series.
| Total Students | 8 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Language | English (US) |
| Number of lectures | 6 |
| Number of quizzes | 0 |
| Total Reviews | 0 |
| Global Rating | 0 |
| Instructor Name | Alison Anton |
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