Institutions in this work, which shall always be voluntary and conscientious, are carried out on the basis of equality without subordination, thus respecting and preserving the institutions independence, autonomy, and freedom of action.The programs and supporting materials made available to the Spiritist Institutions are not obligatory. It is left to their own discretion to adopt them or not, partially or in their entirety, or to adapt them to their own needs and conveniences.In all activities the methodical, deep, and constant study of the works of Allan Kardec, which constitute the Spiritist Codification, should be always encouraged while underscoring the basis on which the Doctrine is established.All work and activities have as their highest objective the placing with simplicity and clarity of the Spiritist Doctrines consoling and guiding message within the reach and at the service of everyone through study, prayer, and other joint activities.Work of Federations as well as activities of unification of the Spiritist Movement must always preserve the participants inherent right to think, create, and act, as professed and praised by the Spiritist Doctrine, with the understanding, however, that each and every activity must be in accord with the works of the Codification by Allan Kardec.The Mission of Spiritists Go forth then and take the Divine Word: to the great who will be despising; to the learned who will demand proof; to the humble and simple ones who will accept; because it is principally among the martyrs to work, this terrestrial probation, that you will encounter fervour and faith. Fortify your phalanx with decision and courage! Hands to work! The plough is ready! The land awaits; plough! Go forth and thank God for the glorious task which He has entrusted to you; but pay attention! Amongst those called to Spiritism many will go astray; so then, mark well your pathway and follow the truth. Erastus The Gospel According to Spiritism Chapt. XX Item 4OBSERVATIONS1. The Regulations of the International Spiritist Council state that:The International Spiritist Council (ISC) is an organization resulting from the union, on a world-wide level, of the organizations representing national Spiritist Movements.The main purposes and objectives of the ISC are: I To promote the fraternal union of the Spiritist Institutions of all countries and the Unification of the International Spiritist Movement. II To promote the study and dissemination of the Spiritist Doctrine in its three basic aspects: scientific, philosophical, and religious. III To promote the practice of spiritual, moral, and material charity according to the Spiritist Doctrine. The purposes and objectives of the ISC are founded upon the Spiritist Doctrine codified by Allan Kardec, and on the works which, by following its guidelines, become complementary and subsidiary to the Codification.The programs and supporting materials offered by the ISC shall not be obligatory. It shall be left to the discretion of the Spiritist organizations of each country the decision to adopt them or not, partially or in their entirety, or to adapt them to their own needs or conveniences.The organizations affiliated to the ISC shall maintain their autonomy, independence, and freedom of action. Their affiliation with the ISC