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Spiritism

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Religion:  Spiritism

Category:  Cult

Founder/Leader:

Ancient belief revived by sisters Kate and Margaret Fox, They started this movement in 1848, in Hydesville, New York. Many small groups exist with no official headquarters.

Foundational Documents:

The main body of literature is the Spiritualist Manual the Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ, Oahspe, and selected portions of the Bible and others.

God is...

God is infinite intelligence and an impersonal power controlling the universe.

Jesus is...

Jesus was only a man, not God. He was a prophet while He was on earth or an advanced medium or wizard. Jesus is now a spirit that one can communicate with in the spirit world.

The Holy Spirit is... 

The Holy Spirit is not considered in this belief system.

Method of Salvation:

Correct knowledge and good works improves a person's status in the afterlife.

Death and Beyond...

After life on this earthly plane, life continues in the spirit world, where one's spirit may progress from one level to another. Heaven and hell are simply states of mind. Many spiritists believe in reincarnation.

Other Beliefs:

Psychic demonstrations. Séances to contact the dead. Church services with spirit messages from the dead, and prophecies. May use Ouija boards or Tarot cards. Spiritism attracts grieving people who hope for contact with a deceased love one.