A Course in Miracles: A Spiritual Trap Disguised as Light
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What Is A Course in Miracles?
A Course in Miracles (often abbreviated as ACIM) is a metaphysical, self-study spiritual text that claims to teach individuals how to attain inner peace through forgiveness and self-awareness. The book has gained popularity in spiritual and New Age circles and is often touted as a modern revelation of universal spiritual truth.
On the surface, it appears to promote principles like love, peace, and forgiveness. However, beneath its serene vocabulary lies a theology that directly contradicts the core doctrines of Christianity. ACIM denies the existence of sin, the need for Christ’s atoning sacrifice, and even the reality of evil and the devil. It teaches that salvation lies in awakening to the illusion of separation from God—not in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Origin and Founder of A Course in Miracles
The book was "channeled" by Dr. Helen Schucman, a clinical and research psychologist at Columbia University. In 1965, Schucman began hearing an inner voice, which she identified as Jesus. Over the next seven years, she dictated what she heard to her colleague Dr. William Thetford, who transcribed the material. The result was a nearly 1,200-page volume divided into a Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers.
Schucman was not a believer in the biblical Jesus, nor did she claim to be a Christian. In fact, she later expressed discomfort and disconnection with the material she transcribed. Despite attributing the voice to "Jesus," it was not the Jesus of Scripture, but a redefined, metaphysical figure more aligned with Gnostic, Eastern, and New Age teachings.
What A Course in Miracles Teaches
ACIM’s foundational claims include:
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Sin is an illusion
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The crucifixion did not actually happen
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There is no devil or evil
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All people are inherently divine and one with God
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Salvation is found in awakening to one’s divine mind, not in Jesus’ sacrifice
The book reinterprets Christian terms but empties them of biblical meaning. For example, “Christ” is seen as a universal consciousness, not the incarnate Son of God. “Forgiveness” is redefined not as canceling a moral debt, but as recognizing that no offense ever truly occurred.
The Religion and Belief System Behind ACIM
A Course in Miracles is firmly rooted in New Age spirituality, which borrows from Hinduism, Buddhism, Gnosticism, and occult traditions. It upholds monism (all is one), pantheism (God is everything), and universalism (all paths lead to God).
It rejects the personal, relational God of the Bible, and instead promotes an impersonal force that can be accessed through enlightenment or self-realization.
This theology contradicts the central tenets of Christianity:
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The sinful nature of humanity
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The need for repentance
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The atonement of Jesus on the cross
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The existence of Satan and spiritual warfare
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The final judgment and the reality of hell
How A Course in Miracles Works
The structure of ACIM is designed for daily use. Its Workbook for Students contains 365 lessons, one for each day of the year. These lessons are meant to train the mind in a new perception of reality—essentially, to deconstruct what the Course calls "ego-based" thinking and replace it with the "true" understanding of divine oneness.
This is not just a book; it’s a discipleship system—a spiritual formation tool that gradually reshapes the reader’s worldview.
Why Christians Must Avoid A Course in Miracles
Though it uses Christian terminology, ACIM is spiritually deceptive. Christians are warned throughout Scripture not to be taken in by false teachers and counterfeit gospels:
“Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse.” (Galatians 1:8)
Here are compelling reasons why Christians should not engage with ACIM:
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It Denies Core Biblical Truths
ACIM undermines the cross, sin, and the authority of Scripture. It replaces Christ’s redemptive work with self-awakening. -
It Comes from a Spirit Other Than the Holy Spirit
Schucman claimed to channel a spiritual entity—this is mediumship, which the Bible strictly forbids (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). -
It Opens Doors to Spiritual Deception and Torment
Many users report confusion, emotional instability, and even occult experiences after deep involvement with ACIM. It introduces false light that can lead to mental torment, spiritual blindness, and bondage. -
It Draws People Away From Jesus Christ
Though it names "Jesus," it offers a counterfeit version. The more someone engages with ACIM, the more they are led away from the real Jesus revealed in Scripture.
Spiritual Consequences of Following ACIM
What begins as a search for inner peace can become a descent into spiritual darkness. ACIM:
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Leads to confusion about God’s nature
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Blurs the line between good and evil
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Disconnects people from biblical authority
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Can invite demonic influence or torment under the guise of enlightenment
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Subtly encourages self-deification, making the individual their own savior
Many former ACIM followers have testified to emotional breakdowns, paranormal encounters, and mental instability—until they renounced it and turned to Christ.
Ministers and Teachers Promoting A Course in Miracles
Several high-profile spiritual teachers and ministers blend ACIM with their teachings, often under the banner of "Christianity" or "spiritual empowerment." These include:
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Marianne Williamson – A spiritual teacher, author, and former political candidate, widely considered the most public proponent of ACIM.
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Gabrielle Bernstein – A popular speaker and author who incorporates ACIM principles in her New Age teachings.
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Oprah Winfrey – Though not a minister, Oprah has platformed ACIM through interviews and endorsements, influencing millions of spiritual seekers.
Some progressive churches or “spiritual centers” may incorporate ACIM teachings under the guise of inclusion or spiritual evolution, leading congregants away from biblical truth.
A Clear Warning and a Better Way
Jesus warned us in Matthew 24:24:
“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”
The deceptive power of A Course in Miracles is that it looks like light—but it isn’t the Light of Christ. Christians must be discerning and avoid such teachings.
Instead, turn to the Word of God, where truth is unchanging, powerful, and anchored in the love of Christ. The true Jesus offers not just mental peace but eternal life, real freedom, and victory over sin and darkness.
Methods of discernment:
• Who was the founder of this modality?
• What was his/her spirituality?
• What culture did it come out of?
• What were their beliefs?
• Who is their God or gods?
Many occult practices in Christianity need to be discerned. Another method of discernment is the Word of God. The word of God is our measuring stick. The more we read the word, know the word, and have a relationship with the Lord, the more we discern right and wrong. We perish from a lack of knowledge.
Hosea 4:6 declares, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.”
By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance.
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