The way I view SR is similar to how torilink views it. I think the great danger of SR is to claim "I am God" while the ego is still alive and kicking. In fact, I don't think it's possible for an ego to claim "I am God" at all -- only God can be God, the ego's reality is just illusion and doesn't exist. First get enlightened and relinquish the ego, THEN claim that you are God all that you want
I differ from Steve in that I don't think enlightenment is so easy as changing a few belief systems, i.e. switching to SR. Enlightenment is to completely relinquish all beliefs and all attachments, including everything that you think you are. The only positive aspect (I believe) of using the thought "I am God" to try to sense the ultimate reality beyond the personal ego, such as what Hindus do with "I am Brahman". But to use it as how certain people on this forum use it...I have my doubts
Regarding Cantando's remark about the dangers of spiritual work...Yes, Kundalini Yoga and other methods that focus on manipulating energies or chakras CAN be dangerous, without an advanced teacher to help. That is why it is better to avoid intensive energy/chakra work, and to focus on traditional spiritual pathways (knowledge, devotion, service, meditation, etc.) -- that will automatically and naturally bring up the energies as you progress. The Kundalini energy is very smart -- it seems to know exactly what to do, without us having to direct it