We Believe in Infinite Intelligence
By: Michael Adler
April 9, 2026
The foundation of all Spiritualist faith — and the light within you
At the very heart of Spiritualism and at the very heart of Sacred Soul Mystic Sanctuary rests a single, profound truth: We believe in Infinite Intelligence. These five words, the First Principle of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, are more than a declaration. They are an invitation — an invitation to open your eyes to the sacred intelligence that breathes through every living thing, every turning season, every star-filled sky.
“By this we express our belief in a supreme Impersonal Power, everywhere present, manifesting as life, through all forms of organized matter — called by some God, by others Spirit, and by Spiritualists, Infinite Intelligence.”
Infinite Intelligence is not confined to any temple, any tradition, or any name. It is the animating force behind all of nature — the wisdom woven into the wings of a butterfly, the rhythm of the tides, and the quiet knowing that stirs within your own soul. When we say we believe in Infinite Intelligence, we are saying: the universe is not random. It is alive with purpose, with love, and with light.
This is what makes Spiritualism so beautifully liberating. You do not need to wrestle with a distant, unknowable God. Infinite Intelligence is here — present in the whisper of wind through the trees, in a moment of sudden clarity, in the gentle comfort you feel when you know you are not alone. It surrounds you, sustains you, and speaks to you always — if only you are still enough to listen.
As we explore the Nine Principles together at Sacred Soul Mystic Sanctuary, we begin here, with this luminous foundation. Because when you truly embrace the reality of Infinite Intelligence, everything changes. Fear softens. Wonder grows. And you begin to see, perhaps for the first time, just how deeply, how endlessly, how beautifully you are held.
