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MODERN SPIRITISM
that they have come from them. I have not only
pointed out the evil, but the good, so far as it exists,
in Spiritism; but I have neither disguised nor denied
its loudly asserted opposition to Christianity.
While Spiritism cannot for a moment be regarded
as a serious rival to Christianity, it is, in my opinion,
one of the most dangerous means that are used to
catch the unwary.
The Evil Good Men Do
One has only once more to study that marvellous
drama at Philippi to appreciate its power for
deception, and when such justly honoured names as
those of Sir Wm. Crookes, W. H. F. Myers, Sir
Oliver Lodge, and Sir A. Conan Doyle are associated
with it, and give it the sanction of their support,
it is no wonder that lesser men readily follow their
lead.* It is only just, however, to add that the first
two of the four were solely scientific students of
marvels they did not understand, and only two can
be regarded as active supporters of the distorted
reflection of Theosophy, which constitutes the creed
of Spiritism.
I have finally given in brief, a sketch of what
True Spiritualism really is, and now I must leave my
reader to judge for himself (as indeed all men must
do) where the truth lies, and to follow it wholeheartedly.
* It is thus that a really good man may, unconsciously, do
much harm.