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"I dismiss the whole question of fraud from the phenomena so emphatically that I should not waste any time on the skeptic who still insists on that point of view. He is either too ignorant or too indolent for us any longer to attach any value to his convictions."
–J.H. Hyslop, 1925 |
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President
Alan Hugenot, D.Sc.
Vice President
William Wilson, J.D.
Secretary
Treasurer
Karin Nemri, A.S., C.S.C.
Asst. Treasurer
Lee S. Lawrence, CPA
Editor-In-Chief
Michael E. Tymn, B.A., CPCU
President Emeritus
Rev. Harry L. Serio, D.Min.
Executive Administrator
Paul Hauser, J.D.
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ASCS Board
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♦ Boyce Batey, B.A.
♦ Rosemary Ellen Guiley, B.A.
♦Stephen H. Hall, B.GS.
♦ Alan Hugenot, D.Sc.
♦ Lee E. Lawrence, CPA
♦ John Franklin Miller III, Ph.D.
♦ Karin Nemri, A.S., C.S.C.
♦ Rev. Harry L. Serio, D.Min.
♦ Yvonne Sneeden
♦ David Stang, J.D.
♦ Michael E. Tymn, B.A., CPCU
♦ William E. Wilson, J.D.
♦ Nancy Zingrone, Ph.D.
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ASCS Advisory
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♦ Stafford Betty, Ph.D.
♦ Larry Dossey, M.D.
♦ Suzanne R. Giesemann
♦ Jean Houston, Ph.D.
♦ Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
♦ Lawrence LeShan, Ph.D.
♦ Raymond A. Moody Jr., M.D., Ph.D.,
♦ Vernon M. Neppe, M.D., Ph.D, BN&NP;, FRSSAf, DFAPA
♦ Anne Puryear, D.D.
♦ Herb Puryear, Ph.D.
♦ Charles T. Tart, Ph.D.
♦ John W. White, M.AT.
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You are visiting Aisle E-7 in the Evidence Room,
of the Garland Memorial Library
Commentaries &
Discourses
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Articles, excerpts, and other documents pertaining
or tangential to the issue of the survival of the
human personality beyond the demise of the physical body. Opinions expressed
herein do not necessarily reflect those of the Academy or its staff.
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Indications of Psi |
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The "Impossible" Bottle
An everyday item
can provide the most profound proof that the human mind has
astonishing power. Never has reading the label been more revealing …
but how did it get there?! |
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The Wallace Revelations
The renowned naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, discusses some events that led him to drop his initial skepticism and become an advocate for Spiritualism.
Impressive testimony from the early days. |
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An
Examination of Ectoplasm
A serious look at the most curious of all psychic phenomena. There is no better demonstration that living things can be gross, yet it isn’t wise to judge a spirit by its looks.
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Trembling Terriers
Famed naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace shines a light on the little discussed and even less understood reactions of domestic animals to the manifestations of discarnate spirits,
reactions that prove the objectivity of the phenomena. |
Near-Death Awareness as Evidence for Survival
Visions experienced by folks who on on their
deathbed, are often thought to be mere dreams or
hallucinations, and many may be such. But some very
convincing arguments have been made that others are
reactions to the actual presence of spirit forms. |
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The Judge Testifies On Behalf Of Many Languages
Justice John W. Edmonds gives personal testimony of numerous
cases of Xenoglossy that he witnessed, many of them by his
own daughter in his own home. |
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Science Doesn't Know Where You Are
Evidence that the brain can neither contain nor explain the mind.
Professor Ian Stevenson on
Mind-Brain Duality
The preeminent
reincarnation researcher explains why he came to believe in
the survival of the human personality after the demise
of the physical body. |
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Issues and Implications |
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A Spirit's
View of Mediums
This is the testimony of the
spirit of a woman who, prior to her physical demise, was a
practicing Spiritualist. It describes her observations of a
séance from the other side. If you have ever desired
to visit a medium or aspired to be one, this is MUST
READING.
The extract is from Heaven Revised: A Narrative of
Personal Experiences After the Change Called Death,
written by E.B. Duffey in 1889. |
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The Fenwicks Go To Heaven
This fictional but true-to-death story, illustrates the
possible paths our souls might follow after the demise of
our physical bodies.
Comparing the Afterlife Abodes of Religion with Recent
Revelation
Messages from the spirit world paint
quite a different picture of the afterlife than that
described by orthodox religions.Can all these varying views
be correct?
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Flush My Ashes
When does the
spirit leave the physical body and what to do with the
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Instinct, Intuition, and Reincarnation
The great physicist Sir Oliver Lodge returns to the material plane with unique insights on man's future paths and the nature of evil.
The Social Relevance of Reincarnation
Contrary to the claims of famous folk trios, having to
face the consequences of your actions in another life can
have a major impact on human rights. |
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The Revealing Darkness
Although turning out the
lights can arouse suspicions of fraudulent manipulations,
total darkness can also increase the evidential value of a
séance experience. |
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In Pursuit of Proof
A consideration
of the types of proof that are possible and convincing.
Should be read by anyone who ever wanted "scientific" proof
of spiritual phenomena.
Sally Morgan v. The Daily Mail
The legal implications of this libel case for mediums
and Spiritualism. |
Behind the Revolution: How
the Explosion in Spirit Communications Was Ignited.
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impressed by spirits upon the mind of the a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
State of New York. |
How Scientific Proof of Survival Would Affect
Society
The coming
revolution in science will impact religion and society in
mind-boggling ways.
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The Skeptical Quagmire
If you have read books or articles by those who pose
as skeptical critics of psychic phenomena, then you may wish
to read this document. It demonstrates the questionable
tactics used by überskeptics and debunkers in their efforts
to deny the validity of all paranormal events.
A Cross-Examination of Stephen Hawking
The renowned cosmologist is taken to fictional court and
forced to face the ramifications of making ignorant
speculations and denials concerning the afterlife. |
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The 'Sin' of Speaking with Spirits
What the Bible really says about consulting psychics
and mediums, and how concerned we should be.
Judaism, the Kabbalah, and the Afterlife
A review of the evolving concepts of the soul, heaven,
and hell over the last 4,000 years reveals intriguing
similarities between esoteric Judaism and contemporary
near-death experiences. |
A Twinkle In Time
An
uncommon perspective on the reality and meaning of time,
which offers insights into how other realms of being may
exist.
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ASCS Library Floorplan |
Comments and suggestions regarding the library should be directed to the
Academy Librarian, Miles Edward Allen
E-mail: [email protected] |
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