This may be the reason Well's spiritual sons tend to treat time travel as science fiction rather than fantasy.

I could not accept that from a layman, and I certainly cannot accept it from one of my spiritual sons.

Subsequently, on 20 February 1886 he announced the prophecy concerning the birth of a spiritual son:

Thus, they argue, the sign of the covenant should only be administered to spiritual sons.

For many of these characters, spiritual sons of Custer, finding fame in such a fate does not seem the worst that could happen to a man.

"The church's task is to preach any time to anyone, no matter their hairstyle," said the gray-bearded patriarch, calling Marley his "spiritual son."

Kongtrul then raised him as his spiritual son, and he became one of six senior professors at Shechen Monastery.

John was the spiritual son of St. Pharmutius who discipled him for a time.

Many spiritual sons of Pujya Babu jee, contributed their best in this holy cause.

He became like a spiritual son.