SPIRITISM V PSYCHISM

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When you tell the truth, the message you communicate to

yourself is that your words are worthy, your words are

important. You matter. In no case should you make great

promises which you can’t fulfil. Don’t promise greatness and

then deliver mediocrity. This will damage your reputation

and will repel people.

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Here’s a comparative table of Spiritism vs. Psychism, outlining their core differences in philosophy, method, and purpose:

Aspect	Spiritism (Allan Kardec Doctrine)	Psychism (General Psychic Practices)
Founder / Origin	Allan Kardec, 19th-century France	No single founder; broad term encompassing varied global traditions
Core Belief	Spirits are disembodied intelligences evolving morally over lifetimes	Psychic abilities are innate or developed talents of the human mind
Focus	Moral and spiritual evolution through reincarnation and spirit guidance	Development and use of extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychic skills
Communication with Spirits	Via mediumship, under moral and philosophical principles	Often informal or used for entertainment, gain, or intuition
Reincarnation	Central belief: necessary for spiritual progress	May or may not be accepted depending on tradition or psychic
Ethical Framework	Strong emphasis on Christian ethics (charity, humility, self-improvement)	Varies; may lack unified moral code
Spirits’ Role	Educators, guides, sometimes needing help; spirits are at varying levels	Sometimes used for prophecy, healing, or personal messages
Scientific Basis Claimed	Claims to be a “science of the soul” based on spirit messages and logic	Often based on anecdotal or experimental parapsychology
Purpose	Spiritual education and self-betterment	Often for information, insight, or advantage
Examples	Chico Xavier (Brazilian medium), Spiritist centers	Edgar Cayce, tarot readers, clairvoyants, astrologers

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