Spiritualism does not have its basis in a bible or a rigid set of beliefs.
There is no dogma attached to how a Spiritualist lives their life.
One of the main attractions to Spiritualism for me was that there were no hard and fast rules, I was not expected to attend specific services, nor take part in any ceremony or rite of passage.
Spiritualism is about how you live your life and about how you view the greater scheme of things.
The 7 Principles are as below:

• The Fatherhood of God

In this, our first principle, we talk about 'God' as being a Creative Force, the power and inspiration behind all nature and the driving force behind all of the Universe as it has been and is today.

• The Brotherhood of Man

If we are all emanating from one Divine source we must all be of the same family, we must, within our heart and soul be one brotherhood.
We should be looking beyond what we see with our eyes and take heed of what we feel in our hearts to help the spiritual needs of others because by helping others you are helping yourself to achieve your true purpose.

• The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels

Spiritualism seeks to prove the continuation of life after death, a furtherance of our Spirit.
In Spiritualist churches you will find demonstrations of mediumship and healing, all from that Divine source.
This is really what I think of as one of our main principles.
We commune with our Spirit friends, loved ones and relatives as do the Angels minister to us.

• The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul

The essential energy, the force behind us, the 'matter' that we are cannot die.
Upon death we revert to what we really are - Spirit.
When we shed our physical body our Spirit is still there, making us the same 'person' we were prior to passing.
This can be demonstrated in Spiritualist churches by mediums who give evidence of character traits that are still present after what we term as death has occurred.

• Personal Responsibility

To me this is our second main principle.
Life to Spiritualists is about accepting that which you have thought, said or done, that has caused harm or upset to another.
We largely make our own destinies and are responsible for the outcome of our spiritual growth here on earth.
Our personal responsibilities do not stop at death, in order for our soul to continue to evolve we must act in a manner that proves we are still responsible.

• Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all Good and Evil Deeds done on Earth

Expect to be done as you have done to others, do not expect gladness in return for sadness.
You are the reality that you create, you are the reflection in the life that surrounds you.
Expect to repay, whilst here on earth, that which is an unacceptable action, thought or deed.
There is no forgiveness, no all knowing or all seeing force that absolves our sins on passing to Spirit.

• Eternal Progress open to every Human Soul

However you have conducted your life, there is always room to expand once you have realised your misgivings.
Simply realise that the more progress you make spiritually whilst on earth means the more advanced you will be upon reaching the Spirit world.
Stop what you have done if you feel you have not been the change you wish to see, there is always opportunity for progression.