Spiritism
| Spiritism | |
|---|---|
| Family | Modern spiritual movement |
| Origin region | France and international communities |
| Founding period | 19th century CE |
| Estimated adherents | Significant communities especially in Brazil and Latin America; numbers vary. |
Spiritism is a belief system codified by Allan Kardec teaching communication with spirits, reincarnation, moral progress, and the existence of a spirit world.
Overview
[edit | edit source]Spiritism was founded by Allan Kardec in the mid-19th century. Britannica describes it as based on the idea that a spirit world exists alongside physical reality and can be accessed through mediums.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Key beliefs
[edit | edit source]- Spirits survive bodily death
- Reincarnation supports moral and intellectual progress
- Mediumship can provide communication with spirits
- Moral improvement and charity are central
- Spiritist teachings often seek harmony with science, philosophy, and religion
Practices
[edit | edit source]- Mediumistic meetings
- Study groups
- Prayer and moral instruction
- Charitable service
- Spiritual healing in some communities
Places of worship
[edit | edit source]- Spiritist centers
- Homes
- Study halls
- Charitable institutions
Sacred texts
[edit | edit source]- The Spirits' Book
- The Mediums' Book
- The Gospel According to Spiritism
- Allan Kardec's writings
Holidays and observances
[edit | edit source]- Allan Kardec commemorations
- Local Spiritist congress dates
- Charitable and study events
Branches and related traditions
[edit | edit source]- Spiritualism - Spiritism is related to but distinct from Anglophone Spiritualism.
- Christianity - Some Spiritist communities interpret Jesus as a moral model.
- New Religious Movements - Spiritism is a modern spiritual movement.
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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