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Spiritualists, through contact that is made with those that have passed to the other side of life, affirm the interrelatedness of all life. One clue that a person is beginning to become further intuned and more cosmic is when the egoistic, self-serving portion of the individual diminishes and the universal consciousness comes to the forefront. Prominent in this consciousness is the awareness of the Universal Laws.

The religion of Spiritualism encourages all humankind to learn and practice living in accordance with God's Laws. What are these Universal Laws? How many of them are there and do they apply to everyone? Infinite Intelligence is Love, Light and Law. Though many use a certain number of laws as guidelines, there is no set number of laws. Just as Love and Light are not limited, so the Law is not limited, as Infinite Intelligence is not limited. Neither does the Law limit those who strive to follow it. Rather, it sets them free and shows them the way to grow, live in peace and be happy.

The study of Natural Law is very beneficial to all. A few brief points to consider are that the lawis just, impartial, consistent, non-judgmental, automatic, immutable, impersonal, affects the physical, mental and spiritual,is unchangeable and the underlying control of the universe, insuring progressive evolution. Natural Law is the connecting link, providing constant order to the universe. It governs the visible and invisible, the animate and inanimate in the mortal and immortal worlds.

Natural Law is like a kind teacher that understands we learn by doing. The law gently points out our mistakes, that we may grow and use the insight to our benefit. The law uses the reflecting ethers as a mirror to show us the way. It verifies personal responsibility and individualization.

All things in life interrelate and so it is with the laws. They are evident in mathematics, geometry, mechanics, plant life, seasons, etc. We can use the laws to choose love, light, peace, growth and joy. The universe is propelled by law and impelled by love.

Just a few laws to demonstrate the totality of the Laws:

  • The Law of Desire
  • The Law of Harmony
  • The Law of Mind
  • The Law of Cause and Effect
  • The Law of Vibration
  • The Law of Passivity
  • The Law of Supply and Demand
  • The Law of Love
  • The Law of Life/Light
  • The Law of Thought
  • The Law of Compensation/Retribution
  • The Law of Adhesion/Cohesion
  • The Law of Evolution
  • The Law of Continuity
  • The Law of Attraction/Affinity
  • The Golden Rule
  • The Law of Cooperation
  • The Law of Balance/Polarity
  • The Law of Cycles/Periodicity
  • The Law of Gravitation
  • The Law of Productivity/Receptivity

As the seeker strives to understand Natural Law, they are presented with the truths of the universe. God's Law is immutable and we know of no instances that it has been set aside; therefore, there are no miracles, for all is in accordance with the operation of the Spiritual Laws. Infinite Intelligence has given us these constructive, progressive patterns to guide our existence now and forever more. The God of the Universe impregnates the spirit of all, then lets it alone to discover itself through light, love and law. As we learn more of these laws, we learn more of Infinite Intelligence. Emerson wrote, "The finite alone has wrought and suffered, the Infinite lies stretched in smiling repose." The Infinite Spirit within us shows us the way to shine.

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Different Teachings of The Golden Rule

Confucianism

What you don't want done to yourself, don't do to others.

Buddhism

Hurt not others with that which pains thyself

Jainism

In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our own self, and should therefore refrain from inflicting upon others such injury as would appear undesirable to us if inflicted upon ourselves.

Zoroastrianism

Do not unto others all that which is not well for oneself.

Classical
Paganism

May I do to others as I would that they should do unto me.

Hinduism

Do naught to others which if done to thee would cause thee pain.

Judaism

What is hateful to yourself, don't do to your fellow man.

Christianity

Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.

Sikhism

Treat others as thou wouldst be treated thyself.

Spiritualist                 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.