The Seven
Principles
The Fatherhood of God
The Brotherhood of Man
The Communion of Spirits
and the Ministry of Angels
The Continuous Existence
of the human soul
Personal Responsibility
Compensation and
Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on
earth
Eternal Progress open to
every human soul
Philosophy
- The Seven Principles - Kindly shared with permission of
SNU
The philosophy of SNU Spiritualism is founded upon Seven Principles which
Spiritualists can interpret as they think best.
1. The Fatherhood of God.
By the study of Nature, by personal experience and from the wisdom given to us
from those in the spirit-world we recognise that there is a creative force in
the universe. This force created the whole universe and life itself in its many
forms. This 'Creative Force' manifests in all things and as we are part of the
Life created by God, we acknowledge God as our Father.
2. The Brotherhood of Man.
We are all part of the universal creative force, one large human family in God.
Spiritualists try to understand the needs of others and aim to help all people
materially, emotionally, and spiritually.
3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
Spiritualism aims to prove that there is life after death and encourages the
development of mediums who are able to communicate with the many loved relatives
and friends in the spirit world. There are people in the spirit world who are
dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind, some bring inspiration and
guidance whilst others help with healing.
4. The Continuous Existence of the human soul.
Spirit is part of the 'Creative Force' and indestructible. After death the
spirit continues in a different dimension, that we call the 'spirit world'. In
the spirit world we have a spirit body which, until we progress far enough, is a
replica of our earthly body. We have the same personality and characteristics
and we change and grow, as we would on earth, by experience and as result of our
own efforts.
5. Personal Responsibility.
Responsibility for wrongful thoughts and actions, in every aspect of life, lies
with the individual. No other person or influence can put right our wrong
doings. No one can interfere with our spiritual development unless we allow
this.
6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil
deeds done on earth.
Spiritualists believe that this sixth Principle is a natural law and has been
expressed by others as, 'as you sow, so shall you reap'. If someone is cruel and
vindictive towards others then in some way retribution will follow, if someone
gives love and kindness then compensation follows. This law operates now, on
earth as well as in the spirit world.
7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul.
All who want to walk the path that leads to perfection are able to progress in
mental and spiritual understanding. By doing our best in earth life and by
following our inward intuitions we shall find progress comes on earth and in
spirit.
The concepts and original wording for the Principles came through the mediumship
of
Emma Hardinge Britten
who was a Spiritualist medium and great speaker on Spiritualism's philosophy.
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