O EVANGELHO NO AR - O Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo - PROGRAMA OFICIAL 265 - 31-01/2026

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Why did a child with Down syndrome come into the world, and how does Spiritism explain it?

The episode begins with hosts William, Mima, and Nilson greeting listeners and introducing the study of 'The Gospel According to Spiritism,' Chapter 5, item 6, on prior causes of affliction. William reads a passage from Kardec that questions why people suffer from conditions like birth defects or accidents if God is just, setting up the need for explanations beyond a single lifetime. He shares a personal anecdote from his adolescence, where he questioned why a friend had Down syndrome, leading him to Spiritism's teaching that such afflictions are not punitive but educational, rooted in past lives. Mima elaborates on the law of cause and effect, explaining how current suffering stems from personal defects like envy or imprudence, and emphasizes the importance of evangelization from childhood to understand these principles naturally. Nilson discusses Kardec's methodological wisdom in addressing current causes before prior ones to avoid conflict, and recounts a story from the book 'The True Spirit' by Emmanuel, psychographed by Chico Xavier, about a man who fails to learn from mediumship and is reincarnated with severe disabilities as a corrective measure. Mima shares a contrasting real-life story of a boy born without a hand and pulse who becomes a successful model, illustrating how attitude can mitigate suffering. The hosts debate the nature of Jesus' temptation in the Gospel, with William viewing it as a metaphor, and reference Spiritist texts like 'The Spirits' Book' (questions 875 and 920) to discuss justice and self-knowledge. They conclude by reflecting on gratitude and the opportunity for spiritual growth through suffering, ending with a blessing for listeners.

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