Why is A Course in Miracles so complex? Q #810: Why are the concepts in A Course in Miracles so complex, and the answers so elaborate? A: The Course has to meet us where we are, and where we are is in a world that is very complex. But this is because our world has come from a very complex thought system, the thought system that dominates our minds. Therefore, if Jesus is going to be able to help us, the context of his teaching has to be this immense complexity of both our outer and inner worlds. That is what he means when he says, “This course remains within the ego framework, where it is needed” (C.in.3:1) . Complexity is the name of the egos game, he tells us in the text (T-15.IV.6:2) . His teachings must address this complexity in order to undo it. Thus, when we start out with the Course, it can indeed appear to be hopelessly complex, but, again, that is because it is meeting us where we are. Its purpose, though, is to lead us out of that complexity to the “simplicity of salvation” (T.31.I) , when we will all finally realize that “what is false is false, and what is true has never changed” (W.pII.10.1:1) . That is the simple truth, hidden behind the vast complexity of both the ego thought system in our minds and the world that has come from it. Question #40 discusses the high intellectual level of the Course, and also that even though it is on a high level, everyone can find something in it that will help them become less guilty and fearful, and more kind and peaceful. facimoutreach.org/qa/questions/questions155.htm#Q810
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