Is Kardec a True Story

Based on a true story, Kardec follows the trials and tribulations of a professor skeptical of paranormal activity who becomes the leading proponent of “Spiritism” while finding a beautiful message concerning the past, present, future, life, death, and the afterlife that seems to contradict everything the dominant …

Why is Spiritism so popular in Brazil?

At the end of the nineteenth century, Spiritism was introduced in Brazil and became prominent, mainly from its religious aspect. It spread especially among the urban middle class, but its practice and world views reached far more than the officially declared believers.

Is Espiritismo the same as Santeria?

Santería and Espiritismo are similar in some respects: both revolve around performing rituals to obtain direct results in life (landing a job, curing a disease, getting a girlfriend, etc.); both make use of similar candles, idols, and amulets; and both perform animal sacrifices regularly.