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Spiritualism (religious movement)

Okay kiddo, so there's this thing called spiritualism, which is a type of religion some people practice. It started a long time ago in the 1800s in America, and was based on the idea that spirits of people who have died can still communicate with those who are living.

Spiritualism believes that everyone has a spirit or soul that lives inside their body, and when they die, that spirit moves on to another place. This place might be a heaven or a different dimension. Spiritualists believe that the spirits of those who have passed away can still talk to us if we're open to listening.

Some spiritualists use different tools to communicate with spirits, like tarot cards, Ouija boards, or psychic mediums. These tools help spiritualists connect with the spirit world and learn from the spirits.

Spiritualism is also about teaching people to be kind, loving, and compassionate. It encourages people to live in harmony with nature and to take care of the world around us. Some spiritualists believe that part of our purpose in life is to help others and spread positivity.

So that's spiritualism, in a nutshell! It's a religion that believes in spirits and their ability to communicate with the living world. But more importantly, it's about being a good person and making the world a better place.
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