Spiritualism and the Church.
By Editor
At a recent meeting of Spiritualists in New York, the object of which was to organize a Society for the promotion of the science, Mr. Lynn, of the Banner of Light, as speaker for the occasion, made the following remarks on the subject of "Spiritualism and the Church." The report is from the New York Times:- "The gist of his argument was that Spiritualism, rationally interpreted, would eventually become an ally of the church against dogmatic materialism, the only disagreement being as to the doctrinal point. The church and Spiritualism, he contended, are approaching each other more nearly day by day, the church throwing off its theology, and Spiritualism divesting itself of all fanaticism. In support of this the speaker referred to the recent converts in Europe, such as Professor Zollner and others." While there are many in the church who stand publicly committed against Spiritualism, we are certain that Mr. Lynn is correct in the statement that the church is approaching to the position of Spiritualists. It cannot be avoided unless the church is willing to remodel its faith on the subject of future life, and return to the scriptural view of life through Jesus and the resurrection. And the fact stated by Mr. Lynn will relieve the doubts of some as to our long-expressed belief that Spiritualism will act a prominent part in the formation of the "image of the beast," Rev. 13. A prominent Spiritualist recently made an appeal in favor of upholding "Sunday," the dearest object now known to many church people. They who have carefully studied the "sure word of prophecy" are able to keep nearly a generation in advance of the rest of the world. "The entrance of thy word giveth light." Ps. 119:130.