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58. Has Spiritualism any solace for the sorrowing?

It is especially the One Religion of Consolation. Its teachings brighten the atmosphere of human life. Its demonstration of the after life has proven the Nectar of divinest comfort to the heart-broken and despondent. It is today the great Mother of Comfort to a world in tears over ten million slain in battle and unaccounted deaths resultant from the war. Spiritualism brings “the touch of a vanished hand, the sound of a voice that was still.” That is why out of all the churches today members are going in secret, like Nicodemus, to the medium, for comfort.

59. What is the attitude of the Clergy toward Spiritualism?

The Clergy of the Churches today are generally ignoring Spiritualism. Formerly they boldly attacked its teachings. Now, with few exceptions, they are silent on the subject or only occasionally speak of it in terms of reproach or condemnation.

60. Why are the Clergy silent on a theme of such wide-spread interest and one so vitally connected with religion?

Clergymen address congregations every Sunday that are divided on this question. In every congregation are found people who believe in the truth of Spiritualism and commune with their arisen friends in the home circle. Many others in the congregation are, through ignorance and prejudice, opposed to Spiritualism. Hence for the Orthodox minister to take a stand, for or against, Spiritualism is to encounter criticism, and possibly, opposition.