The example of Marcus Aurelius shows how highly developed spiritual seekers can be unconscious of their identity as oppressors.
Episode 6: Marcus Aurelius & ACIM
"A Course in Miracles" for Activists
ACIM for Social Justice Warriors
"A Course in Miracles" for Activists
ACIM for Social Justice Warriors
The example of Marcus Aurelius shows how highly developed spiritual seekers can be unconscious of their identity as oppressors.
Emeritus professor of Peace & Social Justice Studies. Liberation theologian. Activist. Former R.C. priest. Married for 45 years. Three grown children. Six grandchildren. View all posts by Mike Rivage-Seul's Blog
"A Course in Miracles" for Activists
I was excited to see this episode in my email inbox! This undertaking of yours is such a gift. While I’ve always found the truths in ACIM powerful, I’ve often felt that it was ignoring the collective ego-oppression of the various “isms” that plague the world. Thank you for this analysis of ACIM through the eyes of the oppressed. I look forward to upcoming episodes!
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Thanks so much, Brandnu. I’m also looking forward to re-reading Book Two of ACIM from history’s underside. I believe it
holds a powerful challenge for those of us who are aware that we’re living in a white supremacist, capitalist, imperialist patriarchy that insists on defending itself from perceived attacks from those it has colonized and exploited. As the text explains, no one is attacking us. We therefore
have no need for counter-attack in endless wars.
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