02545cam a22003253u 4500 73685 UtSlPG 20260610134714.0 m cr n 260607r20241919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20004476 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Stoddart, Jane T., 1863-1944 The case against spiritualism Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-05-24 Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Case Against Spiritualism" by Jane T. Stoddart is a critical examination of the spiritualism movement written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore and challenge the rising popularity of spiritualism during a time when it was gaining traction, particularly in the aftermath of the Great War and amongst those seeking comfort and answers in the face of bereavement and loss. Stoddart addresses various facets of spiritualism, including its historical roots, its appeal to different social classes, and its ideological conflict with Christianity, while presenting arguments against the claims of spiritual communication. The opening of the text sets the stage for a thorough investigation into the nature and growth of spiritualism, categorizing its adherents into three groups: the curious and pleasure-seeking, those from the middle and working classes with no church affiliation, and the bereaved seeking solace for their losses. Stoddart notes that contrary to predictions of spiritualism's decline, its appeal surged post-war due to societal need for distractions and answers. She argues that this revival poses a significant threat to traditional Christianity, indicating that spiritualism is not merely an innocent exploration of the afterlife but a dangerous indulgence that may lead individuals astray from their faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1919 Spiritualism https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015063517141&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73685 114410 114410