Ancient religions incorporated within their structure a belief that spiritual phenomena occurred due to miraculous interventions, superstitions, and the use of magic or mystical events.

Modern Spiritualism bases itself not only on the belief in a continuous life but that spiritual phenomena are governed by Natural Laws and are available to all who take the time to learn and comply with these laws.

The Philosophy of Spiritualism 
has been received through communication by means of Mediumship
from teachers and philosophers who live in the spirit world.
The Philosophy of Spiritualism studies the laws of nature,
both on the seen and the unseen sides of life
and bases its conclusions upon present observed facts;
it accepts statements of observed facts of past ages
and conclusions drawn there from, when sustained by reason
and by results of observed facts of the present day. 

The Science of Spiritualism 
investigates, analyzes, and classifies facts and manifestations
demonstrated from the spirit side of life.
Spiritualism is known to be the only religion in the world
which can be subjected to scientific testing for proof of its claims.

The Religion of Spiritualism
strives to understand and comply with the physical, mental, and spiritual laws of nature,
which are the laws of God.