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| Spiritualism is the Religion, Philosophy and Science of continuous life based upon the demonstrated fact of communication with those who live in other planes of existence Spiritualism is a Religion because it strives to understand and comply with the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Laws of Nature, which are the Laws of God. Spiritualism as a Philosophy 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 be reason and by results of observed facts of the present day. Spiritualism as a Science investigates, analyzes, and classifies facts and manifestations demonstrated from the Spirit side of Life.. |
| What is Psychic Science Spiritualist Church? Psychic Science Spiritualist Church was founded by Reverend Bessie Woodworth on October 28, 1923 and received its charter on January 19, 1924. Psychic Science Spiritualist Church moved to its present location at 1415 North Central Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 15, 1942. |
| Do We Believe In Jesus? Yes, we believe in Jesus the Christ, as one who shows the way of Divine Truth. |
| What is a Medium? A Medium is an individual whose purpose is to make contact with the higher dimensional world of Spirit, which is around, about, through, and above this physical world. |
Definitions
1. Spiritualism - Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of a
Continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means
of Mediumship, with those who live in the Spirit World.
2. Spiritualist - A Spiritualist in 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 teaching derived from such communication.
3. Medium - 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.
4. Spiritualist Healer - A Spiritualist Healer is one who is able to channel the
healing energy of the universe, through Mediumship, for the good of mankind.
Continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means
of Mediumship, with those who live in the Spirit World.
2. Spiritualist - A Spiritualist in 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 teaching derived from such communication.
3. Medium - 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.
4. Spiritualist Healer - A Spiritualist Healer is one who is able to channel the
healing energy of the universe, through Mediumship, for the good of mankind.
Declaration of Principles
1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence. We express our belief in an Omnipotent,
Ever Present, and Supreme Power. As Spiritualists, we refer to this as Infinite
Intelligence or God. There are as many terms for this as there are religions. We
allow people to choose the term they identify with.
2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the
expression of Infinite Intelligence. All forms of life and being are manifestations of
Infinite Intelligence. All Mankind are children of God. In the physical and spiritual
worlds, everything and everyone is subject to the inherent laws of God.
3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in
accordance therewith constitute true religion. Understanding and living in
accordance with the Natural Law physically, mentally and spiritually is the
essence of true religion. In this way, we allow ourselves to unfold and live in
accordance with the universal plan of God.
4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue
after the change called death. Death is a change of the nature in which we
physically express our being. It is not a change in our inherent spiritual, mental or
emotional beings. We are the same after death as we are before death, without
the encumbrance of a physical body.
5.We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically
proven through the phenomena of Spiritualism. Spirit Communication has been
written about, told about and is in evidence throughout spoken and recorded
history. Supernatural happenings have been accepted throughout history by
Orthodox churches. Spiritualism recognizes and accepts these manifestations in
the light of Natural Law.
6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you." All major religions speak this truth
in one form or another. If all of mankind would treat others the way in which they
choose to be treated, true harmony, peace and happiness would exist. Everyone
wishes to be treated with respect and love. If we all lived by this simple rule,
peace would reign.
7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals, and that we make our own
happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature's physical and spiritual
laws. We, as individuals, are responsible for the world as we see it. We are
responsible for our own lives, by the decisions that we make. As adults, we must
seek after our own spiritual and physical well being. We are responsible for our
own mistakes, successes, and spiritual growth. Vicarious atonement has no place
in the Philosophy of Spiritualism. We must overcome our own shortcomings and
learn from them to become better and more stable adults.
8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul
here or hereafter. We believe that no matter how one has lived life on earth, they
always have the ability to learn and grow spiritually. No one is condemned to
eternal damnation. Damnation does not exist in the Philosophy of Spiritualism.
Each person makes their place in the hereafter according to how they believe and
grow here on earth. There is always some sort of consequence for wrong doing.
Each individual must become aware of his actions and how they affect him and
others. In so doing, each person is responsible for his or her own life, happiness,
well being, and spiritual growth. This responsibility extends throughout our lifetime
here on the earth plane and in the hereafter. The opportunity for growth never
stops.
9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes
proven through mediumship. We believe the truths found in the Bible and other
sacred works and we affirm that Prophecy and Healing are not unique to ancient
times. Prophecy and Healing are universal and everlasting truths, which have been
witnessed in all of the ages of the world
Ever Present, and Supreme Power. As Spiritualists, we refer to this as Infinite
Intelligence or God. There are as many terms for this as there are religions. We
allow people to choose the term they identify with.
2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the
expression of Infinite Intelligence. All forms of life and being are manifestations of
Infinite Intelligence. All Mankind are children of God. In the physical and spiritual
worlds, everything and everyone is subject to the inherent laws of God.
3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in
accordance therewith constitute true religion. Understanding and living in
accordance with the Natural Law physically, mentally and spiritually is the
essence of true religion. In this way, we allow ourselves to unfold and live in
accordance with the universal plan of God.
4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue
after the change called death. Death is a change of the nature in which we
physically express our being. It is not a change in our inherent spiritual, mental or
emotional beings. We are the same after death as we are before death, without
the encumbrance of a physical body.
5.We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically
proven through the phenomena of Spiritualism. Spirit Communication has been
written about, told about and is in evidence throughout spoken and recorded
history. Supernatural happenings have been accepted throughout history by
Orthodox churches. Spiritualism recognizes and accepts these manifestations in
the light of Natural Law.
6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you." All major religions speak this truth
in one form or another. If all of mankind would treat others the way in which they
choose to be treated, true harmony, peace and happiness would exist. Everyone
wishes to be treated with respect and love. If we all lived by this simple rule,
peace would reign.
7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals, and that we make our own
happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature's physical and spiritual
laws. We, as individuals, are responsible for the world as we see it. We are
responsible for our own lives, by the decisions that we make. As adults, we must
seek after our own spiritual and physical well being. We are responsible for our
own mistakes, successes, and spiritual growth. Vicarious atonement has no place
in the Philosophy of Spiritualism. We must overcome our own shortcomings and
learn from them to become better and more stable adults.
8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul
here or hereafter. We believe that no matter how one has lived life on earth, they
always have the ability to learn and grow spiritually. No one is condemned to
eternal damnation. Damnation does not exist in the Philosophy of Spiritualism.
Each person makes their place in the hereafter according to how they believe and
grow here on earth. There is always some sort of consequence for wrong doing.
Each individual must become aware of his actions and how they affect him and
others. In so doing, each person is responsible for his or her own life, happiness,
well being, and spiritual growth. This responsibility extends throughout our lifetime
here on the earth plane and in the hereafter. The opportunity for growth never
stops.
9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes
proven through mediumship. We believe the truths found in the Bible and other
sacred works and we affirm that Prophecy and Healing are not unique to ancient
times. Prophecy and Healing are universal and everlasting truths, which have been
witnessed in all of the ages of the world
| The Sunflower. As the sunflower turns its face toward the light of the sun, so Spiritualism turns the face of humanity toward the light of truth." |
| Updated: February 18,2012 1415 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 634-1430 © Copyright 2009, Psychic Science Spiritualist Church, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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