The Evolutionary Force of Jesus and A Course in Miracles with Marianne Williamson

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Marianne Williamson discusses A Course in Miracles, emphasizing its non-religious, psychotherapeutic approach to spirituality. She explains the course's focus on relinquishing fear-based thought systems and embracing love. Williamson shares her personal journey with the course, highlighting its practical application in her life. She also explores the concept of Jesus as an internal teacher and the transformative power of forgiveness. Williamson stresses the importance of love over fear, using analogies like cancer cells and quantum physics to illustrate the interconnectedness of all things. She advises maintaining respect and openness in political discourse to foster moral persuasion and unity. (hosted by Justine Willis Toms)

Bio

Marianne Williamson is the author of many books. Throughout her career she has worked on such issues as poverty, anti-hunger, and racial reconciliation. She is a leader of a spiritually progressive circle, and six of her published books have been New York Times bestsellers, including A Return to Love.  She has participated in two Presidential campaigns and is the founder of Project Angel Food, a Meals-on-Wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. In 2004 she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supported the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace.

Marianne Williamson is the author of: 

• A Return to Love (Harper Collins 1992)
• A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution (HarperOne 2019)
• The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love (HarperOne 2024)

To learn more about the work of Marianne Williamson go to www.marianne.com

Topics explored in this dialogue include:·     

• Explores an overview of A Course in Miracles
• What was Williamson’s initial skepticism of ACIM and its Christian language and her Jewish background
• How Jesus is an internal teacher and not just a historical person
• How miracles occur when we allow love to guide our actions
• How our role in life is to be a channel of love into the world
• How did a trip to Vietnam as a teenager impact Williamson
• Why there is a need for a loyal opposition as well as respectful dialogue for social change
• Why we must recognize our interconnectedness and the importance of working together for a more loving and compassionate world
• Why we must think independently and not be swayed by propaganda or fake news

Host: Justine Willis Toms    Interview Date: 12/20/2024   Program Number: 3833

Music Playlist

From Album: Roots
Artist: Laurie Z

Opening Essay: Track 01 Stranger in a Familiar Land
Music Break 1: Track 02 Michael’s Song
Music Break 2: Track 03 In the Monterey Mist
Music Break 3: Track 05 The Mysterious Painter