spiritualism

(eg. celtic, ancient, butterfly )

spiritualism /ˈspɪ rɪ tʃə wə lɪzm/ ?

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(n) (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
(n) the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium)
(n) concern with things of the spirit

It's not hard to understand the vogue for spiritualism that developed in the late 19th century.
More traditional churchmen consider spiritualism an outright violation of the Biblical injunctions against the occult.
Then there was the question as to whether or not spiritualism is a religion, a philosophy or a moral code.

"A close Danish filmmaker friend told me about the Oneness University. I checked out the university and loved its environment and teachings. I decided to stay away from public life and focus on my spiritualism," says Manisha. "In fact, the...
on Jun 18, 2008 By: Manisha Koirala Source: Economic Times
"I was drawn by James' novel," Lee says almost reverentially. "His interjection -- or you might say his fusion -- of spiritualism, of mysticism, of religion and of all those things in the story, made it more than the typical War Two film for...
on Sep 20, 2008 By: Spike Lee Source: Winnipeg Sun
"One hundred years ago, it would have been 'spiritualism.' They wouldn't have known what yoga was but might have been attracted to the 'New Thought' of the time," Mohler says.
on Dec 9, 2009 By: Albert Mohler Source: USA Today