Spiritism is a Christian philosophical doctrine, codified by Allan Kardec in the 19th century, that studies the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds.

It teaches that life continues after death, that our loved ones remain alive, and that communication between the two dimensions follows natural, ethical laws — not superstition, ritual or magic.

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Although the term is often misunderstood, Spiritism has nothing to do with Santería, occultism or “calling spirits.” It does not invoke fear, secrets or miracles.
Its foundation is clear: charity, reason, and moral progress.

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Misunderstood — even in Christian circles

When I mention Spiritism in Christian environments, reactions vary dramatically.
I have been handed books about the “risks of Santería,” warned about “opening doors,” and met with concern by people who assumed Spiritism was occultism.

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These reactions come from unfamiliarity, not malice.

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In truth, Spiritism is deeply Christian in its ethics, its teachings, and the clarity with which it explains survival after death — without fear, dogma or sensationalism.

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Its only aim is to help us understand that love continues, that life continues, and that we are never abandoned.

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The Nature of Mediumship

In Spiritism, mediumship is not spectacle, ritual, or a privilege.
It is a human faculty — sometimes subtle, sometimes pronounced — that allows sensitive individuals to perceive impressions, inspirations, dreams, and the quiet presence of those in Spirit.

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It requires ethics, discipline and humility.
And it exists to console, not to frighten.

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Spiritism Does Not Create “Semi-Gods”

Chico Xavier, Divaldo Franco, and other respected workers are not saints or figures of worship.
They are admired for their service, discipline and moral work — not elevated to divine status.

Spiritism asks no one to bow to any human being.

The message is always greater than the messenger.

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Why Spiritism Matters to Me

Spiritism gave structure to the experiences I lived since childhood — dreams that came true, impressions that proved exact, and my mother’s unmistakable presence after her disincarnation.

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It taught me that consciousness endures; that suffering has meaning; and that love is an active force that continues after death.
It is not theory to me — it is experience, studied with seriousness, humility and respect.

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Spiritism is, above all, a doctrine of clarity and consolation.
It does not ask anyone to believe blindly — only to observe with reason, to feel with sincerity, and to recognise that life continues in a form more loving, ordered, and just than we can yet understand.

If you wish to deepen your study, you can explore:

The Spirits’ Book and The Gospel According to Spiritism — by Allan Kardec

Nosso Lar (Our Home) — by Chico Xavier

Heaven and Hell — by Allan Kardec

The History of Spiritualism —  Arthur Conan Doyle

 

 

Spiritism is not about believing — it is about understanding.
— Allan Kardec