Entheogens and the Future of Religion Widely employed in traditional shamanic societies, entheogens figure prominently in the origins of religion and their use continues today throughout the world. Gordon Wasson, Jack Kornfield, Terence
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| Title | : | Entheogens and the Future of Religion |
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594774382 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2012-01-25 |
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A study of the importance of psychedelic plants and drugs in religion and society • With contributions by Albert Hofmann, R. Gordon Wasson, Jack Kornfield, Terence McKenna, the Shulgins, Rick Strassman, and others • Explores the importance of academic and religious freedom in the study of psychedelics and the mind • Exposes the need for an organized spiritual context for entheogen use in order to fully realize their transformative and sacred value We live in a time when a great many voices are calling for a spiritual renewal to address the problems that face humanity, yet the way of entheogens--one of the oldest and most widespread means of attaining a religious experience--is forbidden, surrounded by controversy and misunderstanding. Widely employed in traditional shamanic societies, entheogens figure prominently in the origins of religion and their use continues today throughout the world. They alter consciousness in such a profound way that, depending on the set and s
Editorial : “This book provides a balanced, thoroughly researched, and clear account about a topic that has fascinated people for centuries--even millennia--and will be with us, one way or another, for a long time to come.” (Harvey Cox, Ph.D., professor of divinity at Harvard University and author of The Future of Faith)
“This book of essays plows new ground in the relationship between entheogens and religion. It is well worth reading. Any path that can bring the human family closer together should be investigated.” (Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Smith, president of the Chicago Theology Seminary)
“An important book for anyone who cares about the future of the human race. The sensible use of entheogens is one of most promising paths to deep spiritual insight for many people, and this book shows how that could be done--if we care enough.” (Charles T. Tart, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology, University of California)
Also I am constantly frustrated with how the author seems to start a thought or possible plot point without ever finishing it.
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Such as when Rsiran forges the strange half sphere under the direction of the lorcith and feels the call to forge the other half. Personally, I believe there are markets for both simple/encyclopedic and scientific/specific. Just imagine having thousands of books you can read at your leisure any time, anywhere. When Blue Met Egg is my favorite book today because in part, well it's adorable and beautifully illustrated. All these people running around the streets of New York, how is Sara going to stop it, and keep a handle on herself at the same time?. Each subject is quickly covered in a couple of pages. This book goes much further than Pagan 101 resources in explaining how exactly one might go about approaching and maintaining relationships with spirits, with clear and practical tips, but without being too strict about what
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