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54. Where can I get fuller information about Spiritualism?

Most public libraries have in whole or in part the writings of Andrew Jackson Davis, the author of the Harmonial Philosoph and known as the “The Great Seer of Poughkeepsie” and often styled the “Father of Spiritualism.” The writings of Dr. J. M. Peebles, Dr. Moses Hull, Judge Edmonds, Stainton Moses, Hudson Tuttle, Sir Wm. Crookes, Sir Alfred Russel Wallace, Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are worthy of careful study. Write to the N. S. A. Headquarters, Mr. Geo. Kates, secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., S. E., Washington, D. C, for information. Or address the Progressive Thinker in Chicago; the Austin Publishing Co., Los Angeles, Calif.; the Banner of Life, Boston, Mass. Consult the officials of any Auxiliary Society of the N. S. A., and you will probably find all needed information.

55. How can Spiritualism help a man to nobler character and more effective life?

First by giving him an exalted conception of human nature in general and of his own unlimited powers and possibilities. Man’s nature (from the Spiritualistic viewpoint) is absolutely unlimited except by the conditions that may aid or hinder its expression. As these conditions are largely under man’s control through right thinking and action, man can steadily rise in the scale of intelligence, power, wisdom and efficiency, expressing more fully his divinity to the world. This optimistic view of man’s greatness and of the law of eternal progression implanted in human nature, has a most stimulating and beneficial effect on his character and life. It is a constant auto-suggestion to a man to make the most and best of himself.