The Declaration of Principles
were adopted by the National
Association of Churches of Spiritualism.
All the nine Principles were given from Spirit at various times.
These Principles are not creeds or dogma.
Spiritualism does not ask that you believe but that you consider the worth
of the Principles.
Spiritualism lays down no laws or rules
but rather presents the plausibility, the rationalness
of these guidelines.
Principle 1. We believe in Infinite Intellignce.
This is an impersonal god, everywhere
present, infinite in power.
Principle 2. We believe that the phenomena of nature, both physical and spiritual,
are the expression of Infinite Intelligence.
All forms of life are manifested by the intellect and power of Infinite
Intelligence.
Principle 3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in accordance therewith
constitute true religion.
This belief will enable us to progress to the higher planes of intelligence and spirituality.
Principle 4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continues after the change called
death.
Consciousness continues and identity does not change with death.
Principle 5. We affirm that communication
with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism.
Every religion has given evidence
of communication with spirit.
Spiritualism also does so.
Principle 6. We believe that the highest authority
is contained in the Golden Rule: Whatsoever ye would that others should do unto you, do ye also unto them.
If each of
us treated others as they wish others would treat them,
great peace and happiness would be known the world over.
Principle 7: We affirm the moral responsibility of the individual and that he makes his own happiness or unhappiness
as obeys or disobeys nature's physical and spiritual laws.
As an individual, each one is responsible for his own
growth,
mentally and physically. We create our own heaven or hell.
Principle 8: We affirm that the doorway
to reformation is never closed against any human soul,
here or hereafter.
We affirm that there is reformation for
everyone,
regardless of how gross may be his wrongdoing.
Principle 9. We affirm that the precepts of prophecy
contained in the bible,
are a divine attribute proven through mediumship.
Mediumship and prophecy are universal,
and for all who would extend their efforts,
and give the time to proper study.
