Exchanged the word describes for the word presents. The state of perfect nonduality cannot really be known in a state of imperfect duality, although it can be presented in dualistic language. However, practical application (of forgiveness) in ACIM is discussed and described at length in dualistic terms that can be easily understood and experienced. Hope this helps.ThePlanter (talk) 22:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
Added the words self-study and thought system to further clarify the nature of ACIM. Hope this helps.ThePlanter (talk) 17:52, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
Attempting to formulate a topic sentence that encapsulates the essence of ACIM, i.e., what is the purpose of ACIM? Exchanged the word presents for the words set forth, deleted the words thought system (which is implied in the word metaphysics), added the principle of forgiveness to indicate ACIM's purpose. Hopefully a better understanding.ThePlanter (talk) 20:31, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
Cut from article: written by Dr. Helen Schucman with the help of Dr. William Thetford.... will paste back after issue is resolved....ThePlanter (talk) 17:36, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
Formulation of issue of authorship: Can authorship of ACIM be presented factually, from an NPOV, with accompanying reliable and verifiable sources? ThePlanter (talk) 20:31, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
Fact #1: ACIM exists. If it exists, it has a source.
Fact #2: There is no author listed on either the (outside) cover or title page of ACIM.
Why is there no author listed? The reason there is no author listed on the cover is given in the published Preface of ACIM, specifically in the section entitled "How It Came," which Dr. Shucman wrote herself. This is a first-person account from the "author" herself which describes her process in "writing" the material. Is this not a verifiable reference?
Fact #3: The Library of Congress lists ??????? as the author of ACIM.
Exactly how does the Library of Congress list the author? ThePlanter (talk) 19:57, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
Verified U.S. Library of Congress listing of no "personal name" for author/creator of ACIM; proceeded with editing based on this fact. Also researched framework of ACIM for summary, including Gnosticism.ThePlanter (talk) 03:33, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
References to Melton and Hanegraaf seem incomplete and disjointed. Seem like reliable references, but needs more development. Wish whoever brought in this train of thought would continue development. Editing what little text there is for more cohesion.ThePlanter (talk) 17:32, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
Cut from article until verification/clarification of which authors made which claims: J. Gordon Melton (and W.J. Hanegraaf?) note that it has been most popular among those who have been disillusioned by organized Christianity.[1] [2] (Melton claims?) ACIM uses traditional Judeo-Christian terminology,[1] but is not aligned to the doctrines of any religions or denominations. ThePlanter (talk) 06:18, 25 September 2009 (UTC)
go back in the history and open, in one tab, a version of the page before the tags were removed. Then open the current version in a new tab. Switching between the two tabs, use the find function, replace the deleted <ref name=> tags.
- ^ a b Melton, Gordon J. (1990). New Age Encyclopedia, 1st ed. Gale Research, Inc. p. 93. ISBN 0-8103-7159-6.
- ^ Hanegraaff, WJ. (1996). New Age Religion and Western Culture. State University of New York Press. pp. 37–38. ISBN 0-7914-3854-6.