CHAPTER XXII.

PRACTICAL CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS.

The Normal Relations of the Objective and Subjective Faculties.--Their Distinctive Powers and Functions.--The Infinite Wisdom displayed in their Distribution.--It constitutes Man a Free Moral Agent.--Limitation of Subjective Powers and Responsibilities in this Life.--The Kinship of the Soul to God.--The Limitation of the Powers of the Objective Mind.--The Transcendent Powers of the Soul.--Errors of the Old Philosophers.--The Normal Functions of the Soul in Earthly Life.--Dangers of Abnormal Exercise of Subjective Power.--Nervous Disorders, Insanity, Imbecility, and Moral Degradation.--The Importance of a Knowledge of the Law of Suggestion.--Dangers of Mediumship.--Trance-Speakers.--Immoral Tendency of Ignorant Mediumship.--Tendency towards Free Love.--The Causes.--The Orientalists.--Their Greater Powers, and their Greater Facilities for Self-Delusion.--Practical Conclusions.--Warnings 321