Spiritualism

In the annals of American religious history, spiritualism sits uncomfortably alongside fundamentalism and other conventional forms of religion that command largest portion of scholars’ attention. Ann Braude’s Radical Spirits was one of the first narratives written that documents this important but slighted movement. To the surprise of both nineteenth-century observers and contemporary scholars alike, spiritualists were consumed by the prospect of communication with the dead. Braude provides examples throughout her work of how this group of unique individuals channeled the dead through spirit mediums and/or in séances. She also provides examples detailing individuals’ claims that the dead responded with thumping, knocking and involuntary writing, and how the departed have made personal appearances in the form of spirit control and manipulation during hypnotic trances. Braude argues that spiritualism was “a central agent of feminism” (192). She uses several examples taken from…

The word occultism derives from the Greek word occultus meaning hidden. Occultism is the study of the arts or occult practices like magic, alchemy, astrology, spiritualism and clairvoyance, among others. The interpretation of the occult and concepts can be found in the belief structures of certain philosophies and religions such as Gnosticism, Hermeticism, theosophy, Wicca, Thelma, neo-paganism or Satanism religions. The meaning of occultism is the secret knowledge and practices dealing with the…

The word Akasha is a Sanskrit word that has been used in modern Pagan/Wiccan practices as well as other practices was adopted in western occultism and spiritualism in the late 19th century. It is defined as the "other" of the "two worlds", the world where the witch walks through, being compared to outer space, inner space, life force and the un-manifest. In Indian cosmology Akasha is a term for "aether" meaning "upper sky" or "space" even "infinite space". To the Hinduism and Buddhism beliefs…

put their actions as their priority. The end goal is to continue their life cycle, giving them a better chance at life the next time around. Spiritualism is a religion, but is described differently than most. Spiritualism is the belief that the spirits of the dead, which survive after the mortal life, can and do communicate with the living. Communication is done usually through a medium, ones who are particularly susceptible to their influence. Spiritualism is not very common within the world…

This trio of leading historical Spiritualist pioneers spanning over two centuries, must be remembered for their dedication to spiritualism. for the love of spirit, travelling to the multitudes demonstrating mediumship, along with other great men and women shaping yesteryear of spiritualism. Firstly, the well- respected Sir Arthur Conan Doyle an outstanding Doctor of medicine in the community, writer on Spiritualism additionally for his famous Sherlock Holmes stories. Secondly, Emma Hardinge…

Obstacles in spiritual practice The life we lead in today’s world is shadowed with tensions and problems. Perhaps, we are outpaced by our responsibilities in day-to-day activities or there is a problem in ourselves in our division of work in the proper manner. To maintain a healthy and peaceful lifestyle, the best possible way is to take some time out and keep it for practicing spiritualism and meditation. In spite of our mundane existence, spiritualism, if practised in the proper manner, gives…

While ghost hunting is now mainly used as fodder for reality tv shows and horror movies, it was once a prestigious profession that garnered more than enough business to financially support the brave few who dared to attempt it. The science of ghost hunting- called techno mysticism- relies heavily on a belief in spirits and the individuals who appear to have the natural ability to communicate with them, but is also dependent on scientific methods and tools; a combination of early suspicion,…

It seems completely possible this will be the case. There's just one problem. It just isn't false. Conan Doyle's ultimate advocacy of Spiritualism happened within the type of articles in Light magazine on November 4 1916 two years just before the death of his daughter Kingsley. This direct proclamation of his approval of the truth of Spiritualism came into "the psychic problem" after three years of meticulous, specific research as he known it, having originally been a skeptic. The beginning of…

The four noble truths is the key aspect of engaged Buddhism because it is the fundamental teaching of Buddha’s Spiritual teachings. Through this teaching we can know the way to liberation by the way of radical transformation of the manner of human being and the way in which humans “are.” the four noble truths is the practical teaching like the teachings of dependent origination for the achieving of spiritualism of humankind. The first noble truth is life is full of suffering that means we are…

found within the preschool years. Early preschoolers continue to be categorized in the good-bad orientation of the toddler years, and their overall rationales are based on whether or not their action will result in a ___ or ___ (REWARD, PUNISHMENT). Nevertheless, the latter portion of the preschool years can be classified into the category of individualism vs. exchange; thus, making older preschoolers take drive to an action based on satisfying ___ ___ (PERSONAL NEEDS). Overall, it is important…