The Doctrine of Spiritism aids in our understanding of Divine Justice by offering us philosophic and experimental proof of the existence of reincarnation (see "Proven Theory" link at left),  revelation of details regarding its mechanism, and proof of the spiritual guidance and support always available to Spirits in evolution. 

Equal in Creation, Equal in Opportunity

Through the explanations that a doctrine of reincarnation provides us regarding the causes of the  differences among us and likewise the causes of our suffering, we realize that God does not create us unequally.  Allan Kardec writes ("The Spirits' Book", Chapter IX):

"Either the souls of human beings are created equal at birth, or they are not.  But if they are unequal, why do discrepancies exist?  Can it be simply a matter of different physical organization in the body and brain?  The latter hypothesis is monstrous; it makes of the human being a mere machine.  If it were true, no one would be responsible for any individual action, since any wrong-doing could rightly be attributed to physiological defects.  If, on the other hand, souls are created unequal, God must have created them so.  Yet, if this were true, why is this innate superiority accorded to some and not to others? And would such partiality be consistent with God's justice and love for us?"...."If you admit the possibility that we have all lived numerous lives, [these discrepancies] have answers."...."A just God could not create souls more or less perfect.  But if we accept the idea that we all have led many lives, there is nothing in the differences in quality we see around us that is inconsistent with the most rigorous standards of fairness, because these differences are rooted not in the present but in the past."

God does not create us unequally, nor does he treat us any differently after our creation.  To the contrary,  he offers each of us the number of opportunities it takes us to reach our ultimate goal of perfection and pure happiness as a purified spirit.  He does not punish us for our mistakes, only requires us to make amends.   In this way, what we are not able to finish in one life, we can do in another.  As Kardec said, "The idea that our fate is decided forever by a few years of trial on Earth, during which we cannot achieve perfection in any case, fills the mind with dread.  The contrary idea, though, consoles us.  It leaves us hope."

God also never abandons any of his children.  He ensures, through the design of his laws, that all of us WILL eventually reach perfection. 

Forgetfulness of Our Past

While incarnated, we experience the "veil of forgetfulness" that blinds us temporarily to the events of our past incarnations.  This is actually a blessing from God, for if we were actually able to remember such events, it could greatly amplify our suffering and cause a great obstacle to making any progress in the present.  God allows us this gift, then in order to give us a fair opportunity to undergo our trials and expiations with success. For more explanation about this temporary forgetfulness of our past, please read the equally titled segment found in the web section "Life in the Material World" (see menu bar at left).

Spirit Guides

Another way that God shows his justice and helps us helps us to make good decisions is by giving us spirit guides, which are spirits of a higher degree (in relation to us) that act as "big brothers and sisters", by helping to protect us from danger, offering good advice to lead us in the right direction and console us in our suffering, and encouraging us to have faith and confidence.  Each of us has a particular mentor assigned to us and that accompanies us from birth to death, often into the spirit-life after death, and even through several successive incarnations.  (Note: you can read more about these spirit guides in "The Spirits' Book", Chapter XIII)

Kardec, Allan. "Many Lives: Additional Considerations." The Spirits' Book.  Trans. Allan Kardec Educational Society (translated from 2nd edition in French). Philadelphia, PA. Allan Kardec Educational Society. 1996. 89-90.

Kardec, Allan. "Many Lives." The Spirits' Book.  Trans. Allan Kardec Educational Society (translated from 2nd edition in French). Philadelphia, PA. Allan Kardec Educational Society. 1996. 68-69.

Kardec, Allan. "Return to the Body." The Spirits' Book.  Trans. Allan Kardec Educational Society (translated from 2nd edition in French). Philadelphia, PA. Allan Kardec Educational Society. 1996. 137-141.

Kardec, Allan. "Spiritual Intervention.." The Spirits' Book.  Trans. Allan Kardec Educational Society (translated from 2nd edition in French). Philadelphia, PA. Allan Kardec Educational Society. 1996. 170-178.

Barbosa, Pedro Franco. "Principios Basicos Da Doutrina Espirita" [Basic Principles of the Spiritist Doctrine].  Espiritismo Basico [Basic Spiritism]. 3rd ed. Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil: Federação Espírita Brasileira [Brazilian Spiritist Federation].1987. 139-140.

Simonetti, Richard "Esquecimento do Passado" [Forgetfullness of the Past]. Reencarnação [Reincarnation]. 3rd ed. Baru-SP, Brazil: Centro Espírita Amor e Cardidade [Love and Charity Spiritist Center]. 1992. 149-152.