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We are told that it is not a Religion. But after a long and careful study of the past and present, I have yet to find any phase of faith, which, in its very inception has commenced so directly at the root of all necessary reform, viz., the purifi cation and harmonious development of the human body. This primary and fundamental truth has been taken as a starting point - it has been enunciated from the Spirit world - re peated by the inspirational speakers - has been interwoven with all the spiritualistic literature, and has found a practical application in the Children's Lyceums. The religion that teaches, Take care of the soul, and let the body take care of itself, will inevitably defeat its own purposes. And has already been taught long enough for us to know that it is a failure. No other form of faith ever brought the spiritual world so near, as to banish its supernatural character, and place it within the prorince of natural law. No other form of faith has illustrated the fact so clearly, that just as we go out of this world, so do we enter upon the next, thereby presenting a more rational incentive to endeavor, than the rewards of Heaven or the punishments of Hell; and no other from of faith has so effectually dissipated the idea of an inane and purposeless life in the future, and given to the angels a more exalted employment than loafing around the throne. It also teaches that mediumship, under proper circumstances, is a healthy, harmonious, and normal development of human nature, and that communion with the spiritual world is not interdicted, and no more impossible than any other attainment that lies in the direct line of natural law, human progress, and scientific investigation. This to me. And to those who have accepted Spiritualism thoughtfully and sincerely, makes it a religion indeed, and the positive assertions of any number Of intellectual or religious authorities to the contrary cannot make it otherwise.

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