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The Conditionalist Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2 - Contents
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    II. Continuing Consciousness and Communication

    1. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN “SPIRITS” AND MEN HELD BASIC

    Turning now to communication between the living and the “dead,” or allegedly released spirits, Peebles explicitly states:CFF2 1115.1

    “This heaven-born all-inclusive Spiritualism, not only strenuously affirms that men are spirits now, but that existing consciously hereafter will be capable of loving converse with their friends still vestured in fleshly bodies.” 1616) Ibid., pp. 379, 380.CFF2 1115.2

    That contention is likewise constantly in the forefront. It is emphasized perhaps more than any other single point.CFF2 1115.3

    2. CONTINUING CONSCIOUSNESS SUPREME MESSAGE OF SPIRITUALISM

    The central place given by Spiritualism to the postulate of continuing, conscious immortality must not be lost upon us. Spiritualism poses as the sole means of establishing proof of spirit life and communication:CFF2 1115.4

    “It may be affirmed with emphasis that Spiritualists constitute the only body of thinkers in the wide world who make it a point to prove and present-and who actually do present the direct, the most irrefragable evidence of a conscious life beyond the grave.” 1717) Ibid., p. 370.CFF2 1115.5

    Note the emphasis: “This, then, is the message [that of continuing consciousness, the blessed message of all messages.” 1818) Ibid. Words could not be plainer nor the assumption of responsibility for the claim more specific and grave. But that is not all.CFF2 1115.6

    3. NEW HEAVENS AND EARTH TO COME THROUGH SPIRITUALISM

    Peebles’ concept of “the new heaven and the new earth,” and how they will be brought into being, is tied in with his “everlasting gospel” claim for Spiritualism. It is expressed in these audacious words:CFF2 1115.7

    “But Spiritualism-this ‘everlasting gospel’ being of God and aflame with the divine spirit of love does this by arousing the spiritual nature, quickening the inmost self, thereby laying the foundation stones for the ‘new heaven and the new earth.’” 1919) Ibid., p. 378.CFF2 1116.1

    So, according to Peebles, it is Spiritualism that will bring about the predicted new heaven and new earth. That is a bold claim, a revolutionary assertion. But it stands on record and calls for scrutiny.CFF2 1116.2

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