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| Give the definition of Spiritualism. |
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Definition
| 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. |
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| Give the definition of the term "medium." |
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| 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. |
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| What do Spiritualists believe about reformation? |
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| Spiritualists believe that the doorway to reformation is never closed. |
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| Do Spiritualists believe in a personal devil? Explain. |
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Definition
| No. We consider evil as the negative side of good. Evil is good that is misunderstood or misapplied by man. |
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| What becomes of us after the change called death? |
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| We (The Soul and Spirit) move to that plane in the Spirit world for which our earthly experience has best fitted us. However, there is always a strong attraction to the earth as long as those we love still remain in the body. |
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| A spiritualist is one who believes as a basis of his or her religion, in the communication between this and the Spirit world by means of mediumship, and one who endeavors to mold his or her character and conduct in accordance with the highest teachings derived from such communications. |
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| Why is Spiritualism a religion? |
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Definition
| 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. |
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| Why is Spiritualism a science? |
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| It investigates, analyzes, and classifies facts and manifestatons, demonstrated from the spirit side of life. |
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| Why is Spiritualism a philosophy? |
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| 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 there from, when sustained by reason and by results of observed facts of present day. |
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| How many in number are the Declaration of Principles?* |
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| From what sources were the Declaration of Principles received? |
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Definition
| Through spirit communication by means of mediumship. |
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| On what dates were the Declaration of Principles received?* |
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First Sitting - First 6 October 1899 (1-6) Second Sitting - Two on October 1909 (7-8) Third Sitting - Last one 1950 (9) |
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| What does Spiritualism teach regarding thoughts? |
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| Thoughts are real and active things in our lives. |
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| Where is the Spirit World? |
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Definition
| It is around and about us. |
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| Can a medium contact any spirit he or she desires? Explain.* |
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| No. The spirit may not have learned the laws of communication; they may not even know they can communicate; or, they may be otherwise occupied. |
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Term
| What is meant by the term "Modern Spiritualism? |
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| Modern Spiritualism dates from the time the Fox sisters first heard the spirit raps in their home at Hydesiville, New York on March 31, 1848. We do not mean a new religion, but rather a more modern and broader interpretation of the same Spiritual truths understood by Jesus and other prophets. |
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| A person interested in spirit communication, but not interested in following the religion of Spirituatism. |
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| Do spirit manifestations begin with Modern Spiritualism? Explain. |
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| No. They are as old as man and every religion has evidence of psychic phenomena. The Bible portrays every phase that is known to our present day mediums. |
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| What specific benefits do Spiritualists derive from our beliefs?* |
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1. A knowledge of the immortality of the soul which overcomes all fear and death. 2. A knowledge of our own moral responsibilities and the realization that no one can atone for our sins but us. 3. A knowledge of Natural Law which help us build our lives correctly. 4. A knowledge that there is no hell or eternal damnation, and that it never too late change. 5. The comfort of communication with our love ones in Spirit world and assurance that they are always working to guide and help us. |
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| What is the difference between immortality and continuity? |
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Immortality: Means eternal life with no beginning and no end. Man is living in immortality now, the Alpha and the Omega. Continuity: Means we move from one plane to another (physical to spiritual)and continuing existence of personal identity of individual after change called "death". |
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| As Spiritualists, do we believe we can be "saved"? Explain your answer. |
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Definition
| No. We believe in the law of cause and effect: that after death, we go the plane that we have prepared for, by the life we have lived on earth. We believe all souls will continue to grow and go into the light. |
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| What is meant by "vicarious atonement"? How do Spiritualist view it?* |
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| It is the belief that someone can atone for our sins. Spiritualists believe that each person must atone for their own sins. Personal responsibility. |
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| In the light of Spiritualism, what is man?* |
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Man is individualized part of God. A Spirit manifesting in the physical body in order to gain wisdom through experience and to progress spiritually. Man is a three fold being: Body, Mind and Spirit |
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| How do materialist and spiritualists differ in their views of death? |
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Materialists feel that all life ends with death. Spiritualists know that the personality and character of the individual continue after the change called death. |
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| Name the Seven Precepts and in which service you will hear them defined. |
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1. Duty 2. Worship 3. Universe 4. Divine Law 5. Immortality 6. Communion 7. Progression
Defined at Ordination into Ministry service. |
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