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Re: Arten and Pursah's Style


 

In answer to your questions about your style in the book, I just this
morning read this in the text, chapter 2 - IV-5 "The value of the Atonement
does not lie in the manner in which it is expressed. In fact, if it is used
truly, it will inevitably be expressed in whatever way is most helpful to
the receiver. This means that a miracle, to attain its full efficacy, must
be expressed in a language that the recipient can understand without fear.
This does not necessarily mean that this is the highest level of
communication of which he is capable. It does mean, however, that it is the
highest level of communication of which he is capable now. The whole aim of
the miracle is to raise the level of communication, not to lower it by
increasing fear."
So as early as Chapter 2 of the Text, we are told that the miracle will
reach us as we are able to receive it at this time in our journey.

A friend of mine also read "Disappearance" and found the language a "bit
offensive" but she realizes that is a forgiveness lesson she has to work on.

My button was pushed when Arten and Pursah were discussing politics with
you - I felt that if they were truly Teachers of God they would not have
taken any side on what is happening in the world we see. That was answered
to my satisifaction when you stated that this was a forgiveness lesson you
had to work on - and I see that I also need to work on it since my button
was pushed. (They were also discussing this issue in a manner that you
would understand.)

So your book has been a great help - yet another tool for me to learn
forgiveness.

Thanks,

Judy

----- Original Message -----
From: "garyrrenard" <garyrrenard@...>
To: <Disappearance_of_the_Universe@...>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 1:02 AM
Subject: [Disappearance_of_the_Universe] Arten and Pursah's Style


Before the book came out, one of the things I thought might
cause the most discussion was the smart-ass type style that is
sometimes evident. I mention in my Author's Note that Pursah told me
their style was designed to get me to pay attention. Also, readers
will note that *my* smart ass comments were usually a defense against
my painful shyness, which I didn't really start to get over until
this latest phase of my life with my ascended visitors and the Course.
It's been surprising to me that I really haven't received many
complaints about this particular subject. Even in exchanging e-mails
with priests (both Catholic and Episcopalian) and ministers, I don't
think I've heard one negative comment about the book's style. A
priest told me it's nothing compared to what he hears in confession!
In any case, A Course in Miracles says, "If you would be heard by
those who suffer, you must speak their language. If you would be a
savior, you must understand what needs to be escaped." (M64-65)
So maybe my visitors knew what they were doing. However, I'd be
happy to hear any comments, positive or negative, about what any of
you thought when you first noticed that this book didn't have the
same style as most of the other spiritual books, and whether or not
you found it helpful in communicating the message it was intended to.
Love and peace, Gary.



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