Spiritism

Spiritism is generally defined as the belief in spirits

Tenements of Spiritism

 * 1) Spirits can be created, destroyed, strengthened, weakened and are infinitely divisible
 * 2) Spirits are attracted to all things with the force of life and objects that are meaningful to them
 * 3) Spirits are incorporeal but exist on the same plane of existence as humans
 * 4) Spirits can occupy a human or other physical objects, after which they will influence the human or object to expand their realm
 * 5) All spirits of sufficient importance have an earthly correspondent that preaches for them and spreads gospel
 * 6) The universe is defined by the constant warring of spirits for worship

Ordination
The largest body for the ordination of spiritual priests is the Spiritual Practices Ordination Council (SPOC). Other ordination organisations exist but have limited recognition by spiritual congregations.

Spiritual bodies with more than 12 and 144 members may also choose to ordain senior priests and popes for their congregation respectively. There are around 2 300 000 ordained spiritual priests as of today.