ABC of Spiritualism 90 & 91/100

90. How, according to Spiritualistic teaching, do the arisen spirit friends pass their time in spirit life?

In a great multitude of engagements. Among these we may mention the following: In study of the new realm and intercourse with its inhabitants; in attending lectures, meetings, schools and colleges; in researches in science suited to their former tastes and avocations; in recreations and amusements; in travel and adventure; in music, art and authorship; in ministrations to the ignorant and undeveloped souls; and in communion with earth friends, and a practical prolongation of their earth careers by inspiring and aiding mortals to continue their former earth labors. Multitudes of ministers who have taught the falsities of the Old Theology come back to inspire their fellow ministers with wider and truer concepts of truth. Many former healers on the earth plane come back from spirit spheres and inspire and help sensitives to heal suffering humanity.

91. What is the teaching of Spiritualism regarding Inventions and Discoveries upon the earth plane?

That these are previously known in the spirit spheres and imparted by inspiration to inventors and discoverers (so-called) on the earth plane who are in reality sensitives. This harmonizes with the Scriptural teaching that “every good thing is from above” and is supported by the testimony of many mortals who assert they have been promised and actually given, either in messages or by visions impressed on their mentality, the inventions they have given out to the world.