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Spirit-ism be definition is a Belief in Spirits. So it began when Adam and Eve believed in Satan's 1st Deception In the Garden of Eden which was believed to be in northern Mesopotamia. Largely corresponding to modern Iraq, as well as some parts of northeastern Syria, some parts of southeastern Turkey, and some parts of the Khūzestān Province of southwestern Iran.
By 'Spiritism' I presume you mean Spirituality. Spirituality has essentially been around since the first human tribes, generally considering the cosmos as the realm of the Gods. Obviously differing religious practices existed, but if your simply asking when it started, then it was most likely around the time that humans started to think.
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The modern characteristics of spiritism are emptying yourself of all anxiety, and opening yourself up to good spirits.
Spiritism is practiced in most countries of the world but mostly in the Western Hemisphere. The countries that reportedly have a larger number of centers for the study of Allan Kardec's spiritism, are Brazil , Philippines and the UK, followed by US, France and Spain.
Allan Kardec's (Hypolite Léon Denizard Rivail) spiritism (Kardecist Spiritism) is practiced in many countries of the world. However, it is rare to find an institute or school of spiritism under this name, many can be found under the name Society for Psychical Research or Psychical Research Association. Lilydale, NY. The world's largest gated community of Spiritulists. Lovely place should you decide to visit.
Christianity and various spiritism groups.
Christianity and various spiritism groups.
White spirit is obtained by petroleum distillation.
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Edelweiss. has written: 'Spiritism' -- subject(s): Spiritualism
William Vavasour has written: 'Spiritism from the practical side of the subject'