Facts on Spiritualism
The advent of Modern Spiritualism dates back to when the Spirit of a deceased pedlar, Charles B. Rosna (aka Mr Splitfoot), communicated to the Fox Sisters
(Katie and Margarite) after he had been murdered and buried in the basement of their cottage in Hydesville, New York. Consequently,
the Fox sisters began demonstrating the phenomena of physical mediumship, known as raps, to attempt to show the world that
Life continues after physical death. The Rochester Rappers, as they became known, dedicated their lives to Modern Spiritualism
and from this phenomena came the creation of Modern Spiritualism as a Science, Philosophy and Religion. 
Definition of Spiritualism
Spiritualism is the Science,
Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means of mediumship, with
those who live in the Spirit World. There
are also (see below) through which we Spiritualists endeavor
to live our life in action. Definition of a Spiritualist A Spiritualist is 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 mould his or her character and conduct in accordance with the highest teachings derived from such communication.
(1914, Rev. 1938)
Definition of a 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. (1914) Definition of a Spiritualist Healer A Spiritualist Healer is one who, either through one's own inherent powers or through
mediumship, is able to impart vital, curative force to pathologic conditions. (1930, 1993) Declaration of Principles We believe in Infinite Intelligence. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression
of Infinite Intelligence. We
affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in accordance therewith, constitute true religion. We affirm that the existence and personal identity
of the the individual continue after the change called death. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically proven
by the phenomena of Spiritualism. We
believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." 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 affirm that the doorway to reformation is never
closed against any soul here or hereafter. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes proven through Mediumship.
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