Spiritism is a distinct ideology based on Allan Kardec's beliefs, not a synonym or misspelling of Spiritualism.
- It's a teaching method that explains the presence of spirits and how they interact with the physical world.
- Spiritism was heavily impacted by Christianity, and as a result, it has had a huge impact on Afro-Brazilian spiritual traditions like Umbanda.
You may also want to read more about Paganism here.
Be sure to check out my writings on Religion here.