Philosophy

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Philosophy

Spiritualism is more than just a religion, it’s a science for study and forward integrative thinking, but also contained within the teaching of Spiritualism is a wonderful and unique philosophy.

There are many branches of Spiritualism in existence today and many originate from the early beginnings that started with the the spirit phenomena that become known world-wide as the Hydesville rappings. From that point forward a lady of the name of Emma Hardinge Britten and some notable others worked tirelessly to bring all the separate ideologies, churches and centres under one umbrella organisation so that the voice of Spirit could be heard. Eventually in 1901 the formation of the Spiritualist National Union was established to look after the interests and promote Spiritualism on the basis of a set of understandings or philosophy to which we call the Seven Principles.

1) The Fatherhood of God

2) The Brotherhood of Man

3) Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels (This is the key Principle to our Religion)

4) Continuous Existence of the Human Soul

5) Personal Responsibility

6) Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all Good and Evil Deeds done on Earth

7) Eternal Progress open to every Human Soul

It is often quoted that Spiritualism is a gift given to mankind, a revelation from which mankind may start to awaken from its sleepy slumber of materialistic ideals.

It is quite true; Spiritualism is a revelation of a kind never before seen. As a religion, Spiritualism avoids the use of words commonly uttered from the pulpit such as faith and belief, instead replacing with words such as fact and truth.

As Spiritualists we ask not of our members to believe in our claims or have faith in the knowledge of an After-Life. But instead we ask our members to experience and investigate the truth for themselves, for we know it’s only through such a personal quest that the truth will present it self.

Spiritualism, as a science has investigated claims of everlasting life, and time and time again found such claims to be true. Reports have been written, papers published in scientific and peer reviewed journals and yet this truth is stifled by many in the scientific community who fear the ramifications of this knowledge. Failing to understand that if they would only raise their heads from the pit of ignorance, they would see how the truth Spiritualism tries to share, may be used to further benefit the world and its occupants. Imagine for a moment if the power that we know is Spiritual Healing was to combine with the technological advances science has brought. Imagine if Healing and the science community was to truly work together in cooperation, sharing knowledge and understanding – think of the benefit this would have on all of us.

However in contrast the mainstream scientific community in its quest to gain understanding believes it must dissect by nth degree, down to the microcosmic particles. Instead Spiritualism asks us to step back and at the macrocosmic level, witness the elegance and simplicity of its laws.

Spiritualism is concerned with enjoying life, our earthly life and the life that we’ll enjoy when we return to etheric realms. This could not be better emphasised in our philosophy, encompassed within our 7 Principles. Rather than demanding and confining the lives of its members as is common place in other religious systems. Instead these principles guide us on how maximise our life experiences while all the time giving explanations behind the purpose of these experiences. Like a trusted friend these Principles remain faithful to us at times of difficultly, constantly reminding us that we are loved and every breath we take has the potential to progress our understanding and knowledge of this experience we call ‘life’.

A detailed explanation of each of the Principles is covered in the book Philosophy of Spiritualism.

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Chris Connelly CSNU(dgs)