Spiritualism
Spiritualism
Spiritualism is not a religion, and does not have "commandments". Instead it is a shared belief in the following seven principles that is the basis for this community.
"The 7 Principles of spiritualism" -
A belief in these principles forms the foundation of Spiritualism:
A belief in these principles forms the foundation of Spiritualism:
1. The Existence of a Divine Creator
2. The Creation of the Divine Family of Humanity
3. Communications, Guidance and Healing from Spirit
4. The Continuous Existence of the Soul
5. Personal Responsibility
6. The Existence of the Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect
7. Eternal Progress open to all Souls
2. The Creation of the Divine Family of Humanity
3. Communications, Guidance and Healing from Spirit
4. The Continuous Existence of the Soul
5. Personal Responsibility
6. The Existence of the Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect
7. Eternal Progress open to all Souls
ORIGIN OF THE "7 PRINCIPLES"
The original concepts and wording for the 7 Principles have been around since 1871, and came through the Mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten while in communication with the Spirit of Robert Owen.
Ms. Emma Hardinge Britten was a Spiritualist Medium and a highly respected and entertaining speaker on Spiritualism's philosophy. She had intuitive and mediumship abilities from an early age and besides being a musician, actress and orator she was an entrepreneur and author and not afraid to speak out strongly for her beliefs - such as supporting Abraham Lincoln and travelling as a missionary of spiritualism.
Robert Owen himself was also a very interesting character - a seeker above all. He was a Welsh social reformer, one time industrialist in Scotland and immigrant to the US - who came to North America to form a Utopian society.
The Seven Principles (with minor changes), are still in use today by Spiritualist Associations and churches throughout the world. At Two Worlds, we have also updated the wording to fit our modern understanding...but at the core they remain the same - extremely powerful words to live by. They are NOT commandments however - but guiding principles.
The original concepts and wording for the 7 Principles have been around since 1871, and came through the Mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten while in communication with the Spirit of Robert Owen.
Ms. Emma Hardinge Britten was a Spiritualist Medium and a highly respected and entertaining speaker on Spiritualism's philosophy. She had intuitive and mediumship abilities from an early age and besides being a musician, actress and orator she was an entrepreneur and author and not afraid to speak out strongly for her beliefs - such as supporting Abraham Lincoln and travelling as a missionary of spiritualism.
Robert Owen himself was also a very interesting character - a seeker above all. He was a Welsh social reformer, one time industrialist in Scotland and immigrant to the US - who came to North America to form a Utopian society.
The Seven Principles (with minor changes), are still in use today by Spiritualist Associations and churches throughout the world. At Two Worlds, we have also updated the wording to fit our modern understanding...but at the core they remain the same - extremely powerful words to live by. They are NOT commandments however - but guiding principles.
Spiritualism today
Today we consider spiritualism an evolution of consciousness rather than "Just" speaking to the spirits of dead people.
As we develop our spiritualism we connect with the greater consciousness accessible to us all. Through that connection we not ONLY connect to those who have passed, but also create more meaningful and impactful lives here and now.
As we develop our spiritualism we connect with the greater consciousness accessible to us all. Through that connection we not ONLY connect to those who have passed, but also create more meaningful and impactful lives here and now.
We warmly welcome all, so please come and join us !
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