Christianity and 5th discipline LO9431

Stephen Weed (slweed@cyberhighway.net)
Tue, 21 May 1996 18:51:35 -0700

Are there other members of the list who have been exposed to The Course in Miracles
material? For those of you who have, what responses have you seen from Christians who
are exposed to this? How about from members of other spiritual groups with a history
and system of theology?

For those of you unfamiliar with the Course, it is a series of introspective lessons and
dialogue which challenges fear based thoughts and behaviour. The "workbook" starts by
asking users to meditatively listen to their thought patterns. It then proceeds to
affirm the positive, using much of the language of the Bible. What makes this most
interesting is that the Course attempts to reinterpret many of the traditional meanings
associated with Biblical writings.

This reinterpretation causes quite a stir for those who are not willing to examine their
own thought processes. In learning organizations, perhaps we would say they are not
willing to look at mental models. On the other hand, I have found several shining
examples of Christians who understand the concept and are willing to examine their
thoughts, clergy and family ties aside. Any thoughts on this phenomenon?

In case you were wondering, my spiritual experience is rooted in 30 years of
conservative, mostly Baptist traditions. Although that is not my choice of practice
currently, the basic values imparted in the examples, stories and friendship have mostly
served me well.

Stephen Weed
slweed@cyberhighway.net

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