Spiritualism

#1 01-12-2011, 11:21 AM

Spiritualism is an officially registered, legally recognised, religion in a number of countries. It's also been described as a philosophy and a science.

Adherents of its teachings and guidance will often refer to themselves as Spiritualists. Some will be regular members of a church or centre. Others will rarely, or never, be seen at one.

Spiritualism (or Modern Spiritualism to signify its most-recent appearance) asks no belief or faith. It teaches that we all survive physical death into continuing life elsewhere. Abundant evidence of that has been provided through mediumship for over a century.

A medium is someone who facilitates communication between those alive here in this dimension and others who are still alive but in the 'spirit' dimensions. Where evidence of identity is obtained by a medium - as for example from a deceased relative or friend - it may be termed evidential mediumship.

Other mediums have facilitated communications from spiritually-evolved teachers and guides. Their guidance has provided a framework of understanding about what happens after death. Teachings have been widely recorded in books and some were recorded electronically at the time they were given.

#2 01-12-2011, 11:30 AM

Spiritualists are not Christians as they do not believe in the divinity of Christ or that Jesus 'died for our sins'
Spiritualist philosophy is based on 7 principles
The Fatherhood of God.
The Brotherhood of Man.
The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul.
Personal Responsibility.
Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
Eternal Progress open to every human soul.

#3 01-12-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MMM

Spiritualists are not Christians as they do not believe in the divinity of Christ or that Jesus 'died for our sins'
Spiritualist philosophy is based on 7 principles
The Fatherhood of God.
The Brotherhood of Man.
The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul.
Personal Responsibility.
Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
Eternal Progress open to every human soul.

correct

It was historically necessary to adopt the above principles and the situation leading to that can readily be researched online.

The SNU also has useful details for anyone wishing to getter better acquainted with Spiritualism as a religion.

Miss Hepburn · #4 01-12-2011, 04:22 PM

Another religion?

I guess it is fun to mingle with people that think the same as you.

#5 01-12-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Another religion?

I guess it is fun to mingle with people that think the same as you.

"Another religion?" No, just a religion.....

"I guess it is fun to mingle with people that think the same as you." I guess it could be.....

One day we might find out.

#6 01-12-2011, 05:25 PM

But then don't all people mingle with those who have the same interest?
And belief?

#7 01-12-2011, 05:40 PM

Adherents to the religion of Spiritualism don't believe, they know. The practice of mediumship has provided the evidence over many years, that they have no doubt in their minds that life in the hereafter is a fact, not a belief.

#8 01-12-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skye

Adherents to the religion of Spiritualism don't believe, they know. The practice of mediumship has provided the evidence over many years, that they have no doubt in their minds that life in the hereafter is a fact, not a belief.

Absolutely.

I think that the OP should be made a sticky so that people know what Spiritualism is about. How about it mods?

G

#9 01-12-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by glenos

Absolutely.

I think that the OP should be made a sticky so that people know what Spiritualism is about. How about it mods?

G

I had the same thought glenos, but decided against saying anything. Basically because the mods on this forum tend to ignore whatever requests the OP happens to mention regarding our religion. This could be due to misunderstanding on their part, which is why your suggestion is hopefully considered.

Left Behind · #10 02-12-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mac

correct

It was historically necessary to adopt the above principles and the situation leading to that can readily be researched online.

The SNU also has useful details for anyone wishing to getter better acquainted with Spiritualism as a religion.

I don't completely agree with you there, Mac. I think it would be more correct to say that "Spiritualists are not necessarily Christians", or that "Spiritualisms tend not to accept the conventional Christian view of the atonement".

Jim