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What
is CLAIRVOYANCE ?
In order to understand
the complex phenomenon of Clairvoyance, it is essential
to clarify the meaning of the word so misused today.
To most people Clairvoyance is the ability to visualise
facts or events which will occur in our lives in
a more or less distant future. Clairvoyance, clairvoyant:
from the Latin 'veance' meaning sight, describes
the gift of second sight. The Clairvoyant sees images,
either literal or symbolic which will relate to
the 'clients' past, present and future experiences.
What
is CLAIRAUDIENT ?
This term refers
to the ability of the Clairaudient to 'hear' information
relating to the 'client's' past, present and future.
What
is CLAIRSENTIENT ?
This term refers
to the Clairsentient to 'sense' emotions, vibrations
etc. relating to the 'clients' past, present and
future.
What
is MEDIUMSHIP ?
This term is commonly
given to a form of Psychic Perception which enables
the 'Psychic' to receive communications from deceased
persons. A Medium is a person who is used as a spiritual
intermediary between the dead and the living.
What
is SPIRITUALISM
Spiritualism exists
as a religion, science and philosophy that promotes
communication with those who live in the spirit
world through mediumship, together with healing
and a belief in God and natural law.
It
is based on the concept that there is continuous
life and that all those who have passed on still
live. It teaches personal responsibility and that
what man sows on Earth, he reaps in the life to
come, that man is a spiritual being in a physical
body for an experience on Earth and that communion
between the living and the dead is proven through
mediumship.
Spiritualism
is different from Christianity in that God is not
an omnipotent being who watches over all of us but
more of a positive force in the universe. You can
define 'him' in your own way and this can be whoever
or whatever you want 'him' to be. Similarly, the
figure of Jesus is not seen as the saviour of the
world but as one of the greatest mediums who ever
lived.
In
Spiritualist churches, there is a regular service
like other religions but there are also significant
differences. A healing list is read before the congregation,
who are asked to focus their thoughts and to see
the people on the list in perfect health. The Declaration
of Principles is also read aloud before the lecture
which is usually about the applications of Spiritualism
to everyday life. Then, after the lecture there
is a message service where mediums are called upon
one at a time to give messages to people in the
congregation.
Spiritualism
is a continuous learning experience. It acknowledges
that there is still much to learn about the spirit
world and embraces new ideas even if they contradict
current thinking. It is one of the few religions
that is prepared to ask 'why?' and admit to not
knowing all the answers.
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