What is Spiritualism ?

Originally Posted by deepsea

My opinion is our work in this world (physical) is assigned to us before we are born.
We progress from that work when we reach spirit.
it's all a matter of learning something new each time which hopefully will benefit us through the long haul of (physical and spirit) life.

Is your opinion based on anything you've read or heard from respected sources of afterlife information?

[Left Behind]

Let me dig around and throw you some quotes.

Jim

Originally Posted by mac

Is your opinion based on anything you've read or heard from respected sources of afterlife information?

Mac,I have read many sources of respected afterlife information.

That doesn't mean I have to accept what those sources say.
I don't even make notes of what I have read,I read what interests me.
Some of what I have read makes sense,some doesn't.
Some even sounds like a fairy tale to me.
Some makes a lot of sense.

My primary interest is the truth of of what real spiritualism is.
I don't think anyone has convinced me yet.

Originally Posted by Left Behind

Let me dig around and throw you some quotes.

Jim

I'm all ears....

If you want to understand and realize what spiritualism is I strongly recommend to read a crossing or the drop's history by Anatoliy Obraztsov. I'm a beginner. I tried a lot of books to understand what it is. But, I found a crossing or the drop's history is the easiest. Reading thins one sometimes you'll think that the author is your father or mother. Very intelligible book.

A book we can understand,thank God!
Sounds interesting.

Deepsea

It's a your inner feelings...

Originally Posted by bobby24

It's a your inner feelings...

Spiritualism (not spirituality) is fundamentally the understanding and acceptance that life goes on beyond corporeal death and communication through mediumship with those who have passed over.

Beyond those simple notions (simple but many struggle to accept them) there's a world of other issues which can be considered in light of ideas given by teachers and guides generally accepted as being spiritually-evolved.

Those related issues can be the most intriguing but understanding them is not necessary. One may take from the table whatever one wishes; as much or as little.

spiritulism, spiritism, spiritual all have to do with "spirit"--your own or someone elses.....you can be a spiritualist without being a Spiritualist--meaning a church or organized group......It is the belief in spirit and the belief that we can communicate with those on the Otherside...you don't necessarily "need" a Medium to communicate, but a gifted Medium is very helpful....It is about proving the continuity of life after death.......spirituality, on the other hand, is getting connected with your own spirit/soul--your higher self........