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've to actually experience it to think 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 probably 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 rather because it is the character of spiritual knowledge that those people who are not prepared to realize it, just cannot understand it. As stated in the Bible, at the beginning of the book of John: "The light shineth in darkness, and darkness comprehended it not" ;.

From the time I first became alert to the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of God, I've enjoyed reading many wonderful spiritual works 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 near to the greatness of a Course in Miracles. Reading it by having an open mind and heart, your fears and troubles wash away. You feel alert to a splendid love deep within you - deeper than what you knew before. The long run begins to appear so bright for you and your loved ones. You feel love for everyone including those you previously have tried to leave excluded. These experiences are very powerful and at times throw you off balance only a little, but it is worth every penny: A Course in Miracles introduces you to a love so peaceful, so strong and so universal - you will wonder how so most of the world's religions, whose aim is supposedly the same experience, got so off track.

I want to say here to any Christian who feels that his church's teachings do not truly satisfy his thirst to learn a form, merciful and loving God, but is somewhat afraid to read the Course because of others' claims that it's inconsistent with "true" Christianity: Don't worry! I've read the gospels often and I assure you that the Course in Miracles is wholly consistent with Jesus' teachings while he was on earth a course in miracles bookstore. 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 other should go to hell. A Course in Miracles reflects Jesus' true message: unconditional love for *all people*. While he was on earth, Jesus said to judge a tree by its fruit. So give it a take to 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 if 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 continually be abundantly full of peaceful, loving joy.