spirytualizm

Spirytualizm is a spiritual and philosophical movement that originated in the mid-19th century United States and Great Britain. It is based on the belief that spirits of the deceased can communicate with the living. Proponents of spirytualizm, known as mediums, claim to facilitate this communication through various practices, including automatic writing, trance speaking, and physical manifestations.

The movement gained significant traction following a series of phenomena reported by the Fox sisters in Hydesville, New York, in 1848. These alleged communications with a spirit led to widespread interest and the establishment of spirytualist churches, societies, and meeting places across the globe. Early spirytualizm was often associated with social reform movements, including abolitionism and women's suffrage, as many adherents believed spirits conveyed messages of equality and justice.

Central tenets of spirytualizm include the continuity of life after death, the existence of a spiritual realm, and the potential for personal and spiritual growth through communication with advanced spirits. While mainstream science generally regards spirytualist claims with skepticism, the movement has maintained a dedicated following and continues to be practiced by many individuals seeking connection with the spiritual world. Different branches and interpretations of spirytualizm exist, but the core belief in inter-spirit communication remains a unifying factor.