Declaration of Principles
These principles are neither dogma nor creed but a set of guidelines adopted by the
members of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches. Since its inception in 1893,
these principles have evolved and changed to reflect the present consciousness and
understanding of the majority of Spiritualists.*
1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence.
2. We believe that the phenomena of nature, both physical and spiritual are the
expression of Infinite Intelligence.
3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in
accordance therewith constitute true religion.
4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue after
the change called death.
5. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically
proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism.
6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you."
7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals and that we make our own
happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature's physical and spiritual
laws.
8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul here
or hereafter.
9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes
proven through Mediumship.
*Principle 1 through Principle 6 adopted in 1899, Principle 7 through Principle 8 adopted in 1909, Principle 9 adopted in 1944.
These principles are neither dogma nor creed but a set of guidelines adopted by the
members of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches. Since its inception in 1893,
these principles have evolved and changed to reflect the present consciousness and
understanding of the majority of Spiritualists.*
1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence.
2. We believe that the phenomena of nature, both physical and spiritual are the
expression of Infinite Intelligence.
3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in
accordance therewith constitute true religion.
4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue after
the change called death.
5. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically
proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism.
6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you."
7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals and that we make our own
happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature's physical and spiritual
laws.
8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul here
or hereafter.
9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes
proven through Mediumship.
*Principle 1 through Principle 6 adopted in 1899, Principle 7 through Principle 8 adopted in 1909, Principle 9 adopted in 1944.
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