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The Seven Principles
SNU Spiritualism
Forming the basis of Spiritualism
The Seven Principles, given to us through the mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten, form the basis of Spiritualism within the SNU and help all Spiritualists to navigate and combine their spiritual and human journeys. They are adopted by those who choose Spiritualism as their religion. Find out more about them here.
The core belief of the religious philosophy of Spiritualism is the acceptance of a Divine Energy. This force whatever name given to it has its creation. The Spirit of God exists within and around everything. It is within all of us: we are all Children of God so part of one family we acknowledge God the Father.
We are all part of the universal creative force and therefore one family in God. The operation of true Brotherhood throughout the world would create betterment in the lives of many, bringing equality, security and peace. Spiritualists try to understand the needs of others and help all people regardless of race, colour or creed.
Communion with Divine energy is a natural and essential part of existence. Communication between Spirit itself and its creations is an inbuilt ability for communication directly, or via a medium, between those in the spirit world and ourselves. This is not supernatural; it is a normal activity. The main purpose of communication with the spirit world is to provide the evidence which supports our philosophy. The Ministry of Angels brings enhanced wisdom to enlighten individuals, society and the world in which we live. This includes those who are dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind bringing inspiration, guidance and healing.
Spirit is part of the ‘creative force’ and thus indestructible. Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only change its form. After death the physical body is left behind whilst the Soul continues to exist in a different dimension that we call the Spirit world. The individual personality continues unchanged by the event we call death.
In his Wisdom, God has given an enormous potential; we can use that potential to improve our own lives and the lives of others. We have the ability to make decisions throughout our lives as we see fit. What each of us makes of our life is our own personal responsibility, no one can replace or override that right. No other person or influence can put right Our wrong doings.
This principle expresses the natural law of ‘cause and effect’. This law operates now on earth as well as in the Spirit World. As we move though life making choices, the outcome of those choices affects our soul growth. When we leave this earthly life there will be no divine judgement. We will have the opportunity to reassess take stock and decide what might have been done differently.
Eternity does not begin at death; Progress is open to all now! Any action, or intent to change, to promote soul growth and progression creates a positive reaction. There will always be the opportunity to develop and move forward, no one is ever deprived of the all embracing love of God.