I know some pretty level-headed, non-cult people who really like ACIM, but the thing to remember here, in my humble opinion, is that it is not necessarily the original philosophy or religion that is so insidious in these groups, but the way that it is applied.
Both Jim Jones and David Koresh considered themselves Christians, but their applications and interpretations of the Bible were not what most people would get from reading the Bible.
Also, they seemed to be selective of which parts they focused on. I would expect G.T. (or any other LGAT), to do the same with ACIM. The LGATS have perverted many "New Age" concepts, imho. In addition, the tactics they use to get people to accept the philosophy is problematic.
If they simply discussed it in a classroom setting, i don't think it would be any more harmful than a discussion of any religion.
Both Jim Jones and David Koresh considered themselves Christians, but their applications and interpretations of the Bible were not what most people would get from reading the Bible.
Also, they seemed to be selective of which parts they focused on. I would expect G.T. (or any other LGAT), to do the same with ACIM. The LGATS have perverted many "New Age" concepts, imho. In addition, the tactics they use to get people to accept the philosophy is problematic.
If they simply discussed it in a classroom setting, i don't think it would be any more harmful than a discussion of any religion.
