Thirty Years Among the Dead

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Thirty Years Among the Dead

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en

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Carl Wickland presents a controversial early 20th-century account of spirit possession and mediumship. Through detailed case studies and séance transcripts, the book explores how discarnate spirits influence the living, offering a spiritual perspective on psychiatric treatment and the reality of an invisible world.

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In 'Thirty Years Among the Dead,' Carl Wickland presents a compelling argument that the invisible world is as tangible and real as the physical one. Wickland establishes the inter-relationship between these two realms, citing historical authorities and scientific principles to validate spirit existence. He posits that death is merely a transition where the spirit retains its personality, often remaining earthbound due to ignorance, attachment, or a lack of understanding regarding the spiritual state. These discarnate intelligences, sometimes referred to as 'devils' of human origin, can obsess or possess susceptible individuals, leading to mental aberrations, hysteria, and criminal behavior. Wickland details extensive transcripts of sittings where spirits communicate directly, revealing their origins and struggles. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to 'The Morality Play,' a dramatic performance given by spirit actors through a medium to teach earthbound spirits moral lessons about overcoming selfishness, truth, and love. The play illustrates how selfishness can lead to the destruction of love and truth, while wisdom and justice ultimately banish evil. Wickland also highlights cases involving orphans and specific patients, demonstrating how intelligent spirits can guide and heal those trapped in confusion. He advocates for psychical research conducted by scientists to disprove materialism and prove the continuity of life, criticizing cults and dogmas that hinder understanding. The book concludes by emphasizing that the supernatural is simply the natural not yet understood, calling for research centers in asylums and universities to help humanity grasp the role of the invisible world in human problems.

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Categories

• Paranormal
• Spiritualism