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The Controversy of Spiritualism in Theosophy
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20:18 - 26:03 (05:45)

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the controversial topic of spiritualism in theosophy and how it led one woman to question her beliefs after a supposed assassination attempt.

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A recount of Helena Blavatsky's time with the Second Spiritualist Society and their claims of fake seances and her own claims of being an active doer.
20:18 - 21:49 (01:30)
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Spiritualism
Summary

A recount of Helena Blavatsky's time with the Second Spiritualist Society and their claims of fake seances and her own claims of being an active doer.

Chapter
The Controversy of Spiritualism in Theosophy
Episode
Part Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Theosophy research shows that spiritualism was controversial and considered as fake due to instances like assassination attempts and mediums creating a fake ring in just two weeks.
21:49 - 24:07 (02:18)
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Spiritualism
Summary

Theosophy research shows that spiritualism was controversial and considered as fake due to instances like assassination attempts and mediums creating a fake ring in just two weeks.

Chapter
The Controversy of Spiritualism in Theosophy
Episode
Part Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Helena Blavatsky, the Russian occultist, arrived in the United States on July 7th, 1873, where there are official records documenting her arrival.
24:07 - 26:03 (01:56)
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Helena Blavatsky
Summary

Helena Blavatsky, the Russian occultist, arrived in the United States on July 7th, 1873, where there are official records documenting her arrival. She claimed to have given up her first-class seat to help a poor family.

Chapter
The Controversy of Spiritualism in Theosophy
Episode
Part Two: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards