SB Part Two: Chapter VIII – The Emancipation of the Soul
Discussion Questions:
Explain the Spiritist concept of the emancipation of the soul during sleep. (Q402)
St. Paul said, “I die daily.” Mohammed said, “Die before you die.” Comment on such statements in the light of Spiritism. (Q402)
When a close relative or friend is in danger or dies, one may see the person in a vision or dream. (Q404). Have you personally had such an experience you would care to share?
Is it correct to say that a spirit emancipated from its body has more capabilities than it does when it is imprisoned within its body? Can a spirit in a waking state sometimes access such capabilities? Comment on such a possibility in relation to the phenomenon of telepathy. (Q420)
Discuss near-death experiences in the light of Spiritism. (Q423)
By the term “somnambulism” Kardec does not mean “sleep walking”. Describe somnambulism as discussed by Kardec. (Q425)
Kardec describes a “double action” that sometimes occurs with somnambulists. What are the two sources of information in such a scenario (Q431 & comment)
What prominent twentieth century person (sometimes called the “sleeping prophet”) is a clear example of a somnambulist?
What are ecstatic states and how do they differ from somnambulistic states? (Q439). Can you give some examples of Christian ecstatics?
Is the information brought forth by ecstatics always reliable? (Q444)
What is the relationship between ESP, second sight, dreaming and somnambulism? (Q447)
Can second sight be developed? (Q450).
Please take the time to read carefully the summary of somnambulism, ecstasy and second sight. (Q455). Do you have any comments or questions?