Spiritualism
noun
A system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums.
In traditional spiritualism, mediums played a vital role in communicating with spirits.
Often appears as...
- practice spiritualism
- believe in spiritualism
noun
A philosophical concept, stating that spirit is the prime element of reality.
In his early philosophy, he was a strong advocate of spiritualism over materialism.
Often appears as...
- advocate spiritualism
- philosophy of spiritualism
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Academic
noun
A system of belief or religious practice based on supposed communication with the spirits of the dead, especially through mediums.
In traditional spiritualism, mediums played a vital role in communicating with spirits.
Often appears as...
- practice spiritualism
- believe in spiritualism
noun
A philosophical concept, stating that spirit is the prime element of reality.
In his early philosophy, he was a strong advocate of spiritualism over materialism.
Often appears as...
- advocate spiritualism
- philosophy of spiritualism
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Occult Associations
Spiritualism in this context often relates to mysterious phenomena considered outside traditional religious rituals.
She explored spiritualism after experiencing unexplainable events.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, spiritualism is deeply respected; in others, it could be criticized. Be aware of this diversity.
His novel about spiritualism stirred various emotions in different countries.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Mainstream Religion
Spiritualism differs from the major world religions; it specifically focuses on contacting the afterlife.
Unlike Christianity, spiritualism isn't centered around a church or a singular god.
Pro Tip 1/3Occult Associations
Spiritualism in this context often relates to mysterious phenomena considered outside traditional religious rituals.
She explored spiritualism after experiencing unexplainable events.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, spiritualism is deeply respected; in others, it could be criticized. Be aware of this diversity.
His novel about spiritualism stirred various emotions in different countries.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Mainstream Religion
Spiritualism differs from the major world religions; it specifically focuses on contacting the afterlife.
Unlike Christianity, spiritualism isn't centered around a church or a singular god.
Pro Tip 1/3Occult Associations
Spiritualism in this context often relates to mysterious phenomena considered outside traditional religious rituals.
She explored spiritualism after experiencing unexplainable events.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, spiritualism is deeply respected; in others, it could be criticized. Be aware of this diversity.
His novel about spiritualism stirred various emotions in different countries.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Mainstream Religion
Spiritualism differs from the major world religions; it specifically focuses on contacting the afterlife.
Unlike Christianity, spiritualism isn't centered around a church or a singular god.
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Quote examples
Al Franken
American Politician
I don't consider myself an artist necessarily, but craftsmen or people in the arts, their spiritualism is sort of when you're writing well or performing well or doing whatever you do well, there's an element of that that's either God-given, a talent that you're not necessarily responsible for.
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Fela Kuti
Nigerian Musician
The African mind has a lot to contribute, not only to world understanding of the arts, but to an understanding of spiritualism. That is the contribution Africa will make to the world of the future - an injection of sanity into the environment of the universe itself.
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Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
I have never been converted to or even had much interest in spiritualism, occultism, Swedenborgianism or any particular religion. And I never, except occasionally for a laugh, visit the quacks who call themselves psychics.
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Tom DeLonge
American Musician
Angels and Airwaves is a complete, pure reflection of who I am. The philosophy, the spiritualism, the esotericism, the idea of hope and space and the themes about life and grandeur... that's all me.
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Rajinikanth
Indian Actor
I believe spiritualism is above everything, and I would choose it over name, fame, and money because spiritualism gives you power, and I love power.
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Bikram Choudhury
Indian
I like money. You like money. We need the money. But, money is not going to bring humanity and spiritualism into your life.
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Tanushree Dutta
Indian Model
I was always inclined towards spiritualism but was afraid that I would become a sanyasin if I pursued it actively.
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Dave Davies
British Musician
I was interested in psychic things and in spiritualism even as a boy. I'd started doing yoga by the early 1970s.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
One of the things that I have admired about India is the spiritualism of the people.
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James Welch
English Soldier
I do believe in the viability of Indian spiritualism.
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Al Franken
American Politician
I don't consider myself an artist necessarily, but craftsmen or people in the arts, their spiritualism is sort of when you're writing well or performing well or doing whatever you do well, there's an element of that that's either God-given, a talent that you're not necessarily responsible for.
Quote examples
Fela Kuti
Nigerian Musician
The African mind has a lot to contribute, not only to world understanding of the arts, but to an understanding of spiritualism. That is the contribution Africa will make to the world of the future - an injection of sanity into the environment of the universe itself.
Quote examples
Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
I have never been converted to or even had much interest in spiritualism, occultism, Swedenborgianism or any particular religion. And I never, except occasionally for a laugh, visit the quacks who call themselves psychics.
Quote examples
Tom DeLonge
American Musician
Angels and Airwaves is a complete, pure reflection of who I am. The philosophy, the spiritualism, the esotericism, the idea of hope and space and the themes about life and grandeur... that's all me.
Quote examples
Rajinikanth
Indian Actor
I believe spiritualism is above everything, and I would choose it over name, fame, and money because spiritualism gives you power, and I love power.
Quote examples
Bikram Choudhury
Indian
I like money. You like money. We need the money. But, money is not going to bring humanity and spiritualism into your life.
Quote examples
Tanushree Dutta
Indian Model
I was always inclined towards spiritualism but was afraid that I would become a sanyasin if I pursued it actively.
Quote examples
Dave Davies
British Musician
I was interested in psychic things and in spiritualism even as a boy. I'd started doing yoga by the early 1970s.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
One of the things that I have admired about India is the spiritualism of the people.
Quote examples
James Welch
English Soldier
I do believe in the viability of Indian spiritualism.
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