Spiritualism, What U Should Know

You know, before my father passed on to the other side, he left me with one good bit of philosophy, "the only thing worse than going backwards, is standing still doing and going nowhere". This is so true and applies to all facets of life. Including your beliefs, or, lack there of. Yes, we were all raised with certain "religious" beliefs, but, does that make them "set in stone" or close the door to anything else? I think not, and, anyone with an
"opyn mind" should feel the same way and be receptive to other philosophies and thoughts. Especially since most religious teachings cannot be proven or ratified one way or the other.

In recent months, I have come to realize that there is alot more going on on this planet and dimension than most people realize, or, even care to explore. Much of it is way more substantive and realistic than the so called "religious" beliefs most people carry. A bunch of my peers and clients have asked me about some of the things I have learned. One is, the term, spirituality. This posting is for the folks that would like to know just what "spirituality" is. Enjoy and, "opyn your mindz".

What is Spiritualism?

Spiritualism is a common sense religion, one of knowing and living. We accept all truths and endeavor to prove their validity. Truths are found in nature, both physical and spiritual, in other religions, in writings, in science, in philosophy, and in Divine Law. Truths are also received through spirit communication.

A number of the tenets of other religions are found in the beliefs of Modern Spiritualists, and are reflected in the Declaration of Principles. One constant in all religions is the Golden Rule, expressed in many ways, conveying the message of humanity and love in all interactions.

The Modern Spiritualist movement began in Hydesville, New York in March, 1848. Two sisters in the Fox family began to hear rationally unexplainable rappings in the house. With time, communication with a spirit began first with “Yes” and “No” raps, and then with raps identifying letters of the alphabet. The Fox sisters were invited to a number of public forums in which they were asked to demonstrate their mediumistic abilities to a skeptical audience. Their gifts, and those of a number of legitimate psychics and mediums, spurred great public interest in Spiritualism into the early 1900s when that interest lagged.

In the present day, there appears to be a renewal of spiritual awareness as people look for answers in troubled times.

Definitions of Spiritualism

Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means of mediumship, with those who live in the Spirit World. (1919)

"Spiritualism Is a Science" Because it investigates, analyzes and classifies facts and manifestations demonstrated from the spirit side of life.

"Spiritualism Is a Philosophy" because it studies the Laws of Nature both on the seen and unseen sides of life and bases its conclusions upon present observed facts. It accepts statements of observed facts of past ages and conclusions drawn therefrom, when sustained by reason and by results of observed facts of the present day.

"Spiritualism Is a Religion" because it strives to understand and to comply with the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Laws of Nature, which are the laws of God.

A Spiritualist is one who believes, as the basis of his or her religion, in the communication between this and the Spirit World by means of mediumship and who endeavors to mold his or her character and conduct in accordance with the highest teachings derived from such communication. (1914, Rev. 1938)

A Medium is one whose organism is sensitive to vibrations from the spirit world and through whose instrumentality, intelligences in that world are able to convey messages and produce the phenomena of Spiritualism. (1914)

A Spiritualist Healer is one who, either through one's own inherent powers or through mediumship, is able to impart vital, curative force to pathologic conditions. (1930, 1993)

The Phenomena of Spiritualism consists of Prophecy, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Gift of Tongues, Laying on of Hands, Healing, Visions, Trance, Apports, Levitation, Raps, Automatic and Independent Writings and Paintings, Voice, Materialization, Photography, Psychometry and any other manifestation proving the continuity of life as demonstrated through the Physical and Spiritual senses and faculties of man. (1950)

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Peace & Soulz,

Bobby Sharpewww.myspace.com/akuasharpe