Today, I am responding to a question from a dedicated student of A Course in Miracles. Her name is Lesley.

Lesley doesn’t come from a Christian or religious background—but she is a true seeker of truth.

She brought her question to a group of friends in our Workbook support circle, and then they brought her question to me. 

I was so inspired by it, I knew I needed to share it with all of you today.

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Here is what she asked:

QUESTION:

“I hear that Christians say Jesus died for our sins. What would make people believe that? 

And they also say the only way to salvation is through accepting Jesus. Is that correct?”

First of all—thank you, Lesley.

This question opens up a conversation that so many spiritual seekers are quietly holding.

Especially those who are moving beyond traditional religion and wanting to deeply understand Jesus in a new way.

Why Do Christians Believe Jesus Died for Our Sins?

MY ANSWER:

In traditional Christianity, this belief comes from something called substitutionary atonement.

The idea is this:

1. Humanity is inherently sinful and separated from God.
2. Jesus, being sinless and perfect, took on the punishment we “deserved” by dying on the cross.
3. His sacrifice made it possible for us to be reconciled to God.

This belief has its roots in Old Testament language—where animal sacrifices were used to atone for sin.

Christians see Jesus as the ultimate substitute: offering his life to satisfy divine justice.

But when we approach this through A Course in Miracles, we are shown a radically different perspective.

The Course teaches that the crucifixion was not a sacrifice—but a demonstration.

Jesus did not suffer to appease God’s wrath.

He overcame death through the resurrection to prove something powerful:

1. That God is only Love.
2. That the wrath of God isn’t real.
3. That the body is not your identity.
4. That your true Self—your spirit—can never be harmed.

In the Course, we’re told the slogan of the crucifixion is this:

“Teach only love, for that is what you are.”

A Course in Miracles Perspective: The Crucifixion as Demonstration

It was humanity’s fear—projected onto Jesus.

But Jesus didn’t buy into the fear.

He remained:

• Defenseless
• Loving
• Forgiving

He stayed focused on God’s truth, even as the world projected guilt and suffering onto him.

He didn’t see wrath. He didn’t see punishment.

He saw Love—unchanging and complete.

The Course tells us that the message of the crucifixion was this:

“It is not necessary to perceive any form of assault in persecution because you cannot be persecuted.”

Jesus chose to demonstrate our invulnerability—not our guilt.

That’s why he emphasized the resurrection, not the suffering. That’s where the miracle lies.

Why People Misunderstand Jesus’ Message

Because the ego focuses on:

• Sin
• Guilt
• The body

But Jesus focuses on:

• Resurrection
• Healing
• Spirit
• The Son of God

The ego interprets the crucifixion as suffering.

But Jesus sees only innocence. Always.

To him, sin never truly happened. It’s just a mistake—and mistakes can be corrected.

God sees you as innocent, whole, and complete.

Just like a loving parent wouldn’t blame a child for a bad dream, God doesn’t blame us for our errors in this world.

Jesus came to show us:

“No matter how much pain you project onto me, your mistakes have been forgiven.”

Even the Mary Magdalene manuscripts (video link) echo this truth.

When asked about sin, Jesus said:

“There is no sin.”

Sin is a man made idea—a word filled with threat and fear. But if God didn’t create sin, then sin isn’t real.

The Course says sin is just a mistake. And mistakes can be corrected.

That’s why Jesus taught:

“Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.”

Jesus as Savior: Inner Transformation vs. Outer Belief

Lesley’s second question was:

“Christians say the only way to salvation is through accepting Jesus. Is that correct?”

Here’s the thing:

This interpretation often turns Jesus into an idol rather than a brother or teacher.

It shifts salvation from an inner transformation to an outer belief. It places healing in the future, rather than in the now.

It places power outside of us—in Jesus—instead of within, where God planted it. But Jesus never asked to be worshiped.

He asked to be followed. He wanted us to do as he did. To think as he thought.

To listen to the Voice for God, the Holy Spirit, just like he did.

Jesus is not the gatekeeper. He’s the demonstration. He’s our model for decision.

He points us back to God—our Source, our Father, our true Authority.

God didn’t put salvation far away. He placed it within us.

And Jesus’s role is to help us remember that.

So What Is Salvation?

According to A Course in Miracles, salvation doesn’t come from belief.

It comes from:

• Forgiveness
• Recognition of Innocence

The Course says:

“Salvation is a promise made by God that you would find your way to Him at last. It cannot but be kept.”

You don’t earn salvation. You remember it.

It’s already accomplished—because you never truly left God.

The only thing you’re doing now is removing the blocks to the awareness of Love’s presence.

When we remember that we are innocent and loved by God, we begin to shine that light into the world—just like Jesus did.

As equals in God’s eyes.

So Jesus Didn’t Die For Sin?

Let’s release the idea that Jesus needed to die for us.

He didn’t die—he resurrected.

Let’s remember that we choose whether to see ourselves as sinful or innocent.

And from that choice, we will see either hell projected on Earth… or Heaven.

That choice is ours. Jesus lives to teach only love.

He came to show us how to return to God, how to walk in truth, and how to remember that:

There is no death.
The Son of God is like His Father.
And love is what we are.

If this stirred anything in you, please feel free to reply or leave a comment. I’d love to hear your reflections and continue the conversation.

These are big ideas—and many of us were taught very different things.

So take your time. Sit with what resonates. Reason it through with the voice for Love inside of you.

And if you’re craving support as you explore these truths more deeply, you’re warmly invited to our weekly A Course in Miracles Textbook Study Group.

We meet every Tuesday at 1 PM Eastern.

We start by sharing our miracles, shifts, struggles, and insights—and at 1:30, we move into that day’s reading from the Text.

It’s completely free. Donations are welcome but never required.

Just come as you are, and we’ll walk through the Course together, with Jesus as our teacher.

Thank you for walking this path of miracles with me.

I honor your journey—and I’m so grateful to be walking beside you.

Wishing you a beautiful, blessed weekend and week ahead.

May peace and love guide you on your journey. 💖

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Much love to you, Beautiful Soul. ✌️
Britney

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