Badges Quote by Dan Aykroyd
“I am a Spiritualist, a proud wearer of the Spiritualist badge. Mediums and psychic research have gone on for many, many years.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Ghostbusters, 1984
Declares a personal identity as a Spiritualist and emphasizes the long history of mediumship and psychic research.
In simple terms: Identifies with Spiritualism and its historic practices.
Key Takeaway
Respect diverse belief systems.
Themes
spirituality
belief
historical practice
personal identity
Mood
reflective
personal
open‑minded
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious gatherings
- media portrayals
- personal belief
- academic research
Key Concepts
paranormal studies
cultural history
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports spiritualist practices?
- How do personal beliefs shape public perception?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as endorsing unverified claims.
![“Especially did his [Seth Jones] intense belief in the efficacy of the “Prayer of Faith” produce a deep impression—partly due to this unquestioned fact: During a distressing drought (I think near Sackett’s Harbor, N.Y.) an assemblage of farmers in open field expressed in his presence utter…” quote by Hope Bradford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8b6/hope-bradford-25460_amanda-jones_especially-did-his-seth-jones-intense-be_1336061.jpg)
![“I was born rather late in [my father's] life, in his mid - 40s. And so what he did up until the time he was 15, I think probably from age 12 to 15, my grandfather made him demonstrate mediumistic powers at the Exeter Street Theater, the first Spiritualist church in the United States.” quote by Paul Laffoley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a65/paul-laffoley-7077_age_i-was-born-rather-late-in-my-father-s-li_443162.jpg)
