our Personal Responsibility no one can replace or override that right. No other person or influence can put right our wrongdoings. 6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth. This Principle expresses the natural law of ‘cause and effect’. This law operates now, on earth, as well as in the spirit world. As we move through life making choices, the outcome of those choices affects our soul growth. When we leave this earthly life there will be no divine judgement. We will have the opportunity to reassess, take stock and decide what might have been done differently. 7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul. Eternity does not begin at death; Progress is open to all now! Any action, or intent to change, to promote soul growth and progression, creates a positive reaction. There will always be the opportunity to develop and move forward, no one is ever deprived of the all embracing love of God. These principles were the summary of faith of Emma Hardinge Britten, a pioneer for the UK's Spiritualist Movement and were adopted by the SNU. Emma was a medium and gifted orator and it was during her many speeches in trance state, that 'spirit communicators' gave various statements of faith. This resulted in the creation of the Seven Principles of Modern Spiritualism in the UK. Many believe that the influence of the 'spirit' of Socialist Robert Owen was paramount in this process, although Emma generally claimed they were "given by the spirits." The interpretation of the Principles continues to be updated to more accurately represent the true intent and core beliefs of Spiritualists today. Recent Presidents 1970 - 1993 Gordon Higginson 1993 - 1996 Minister Eric L. Hatton 1996 - 2000 Minister Judith J. Seaman 2000 - 2010 Minister Duncan P. Gascoyne 2010 - 2022 Minister David R. Bruton 2022 onwards Minister Jackie Wright Hon. Presidents-in-Spirit: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Gordon Higginson Hon. President: Minister Eric Hatton Hon. Vice-President: Minister T. Horton, Minister D. Hudson See also Spiritualists References External links The Spiritualists' National Union Psychics Spiritual mediums Spiritualist organizations Religious organisations based in the United Kingdom