Spiritism [falsely called, spiritualism), it would appear, is becoming popular. Scientists who formerly were most skeptical have after a searching investigation established two facts: first, that phenomena of an objective and tangible character do really take place; and second, that these are governed by certain intelligences. The whole question is, What is the nature of these intelligences? Are they human?
A writer proceeded to show that these intelligences are not what they pretend to be. That the phenomena take place is admitted; that communications are made is not denied, but that these come from the departed is absolutely false.
We have no doubt that Satanic agencies are at work in the spiritism of today, as they unquestionably will be in the coming period of antichrist's presence (see 2 Thess. 2).
There can be no question that all that is real in spiritism is an energy of Satan. It will presently sweep apostate Christendom before it like thistledown before the wind. Meanwhile the true Christian is safe only as he cleaves close to Christ, and yields implicit obedience to the Word of God.