drugs
Drugs and religion have been a potent combination for millennia, from cannabis at ancient funerary sites to psychedelic retreats today
By Gary Laderman — July 17, 2023
(The Conversation) — A scholar of religion who is writing a book on sacred drugs explains how today’s ‘psychedelic renaissance’ reflects a millennia-long history of using intoxicants to seek insight and connection.
A spiritual icon to the Boomers, Ram Dass was godfather to the ‘nones’
By Ira Rifkin — December 23, 2019
(RNS) — One of the spiritual teacher's great gifts was his great willingness to share his imperfections with the world and his ability to laugh about them.
‘Changing Our Minds’ explores psychedelic drugs and spiritual healing
By Kimberly Winston — June 13, 2017
BERKELEY, Calif. (RNS) There are sometimes positive spiritual and religious changes for addicts, wounded warriors and the seriously depressed who take these drugs under clinical supervision — a key component of the treatment.
Worshipping the patron saint of drug traffickers in Mexico
By Jair Cabrera Torres — May 2, 2017
CULIACAN, Mexico (RNS) On Wednesday, men, women and children of all ages will march in a procession in honor of Jesus Malverde, a Robin Hood-like folk hero.
Study: Drug-induced spiritual experiences help cancer patients
By Don Lattin — December 1, 2016
(RNS) 'Many of the patients,' a researcher observed, 'would say something like, ‘Now I’ve experienced the death of the body, so I’m not so afraid.’ They get through it. They come out the other side.'
Abortion by prescription now rivals surgery for US women
By RNS staff — November 1, 2016
NEW YORK — Innovative dispensing efforts in some states, restricted access to surgical abortions in others and greater awareness boosted medication abortions to 43 percent of pregnancy terminations at Planned Parenthood clinics.
Pope Francis pounds the ‘idolatry of money’ in Paraguay speech
By Reuters — July 11, 2015
Do not " sacrifice human lives on the altar of money and profit," the pope told leaders at a rally where the audience of 4,000 included a gay activist invited by local bishops.
Pope Francis condemns the ‘evil’ of legalizing drugs
By Josephine McKenna — June 20, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “To think that harm can be reduced by permitting drug addicts to use narcotics in no way resolves the problem," Pope Francis said.
Faith leaders wrestle over growing support for marijuana
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — February 3, 2014
(RNS) While most Christians might not be caught smoking a joint, opinions on how states should handle those who possess or sell marijuana varies among religious leaders.
What evangelicals miss in the marijuana debate
By Jonathan Merritt — January 27, 2014
The debate over marijuana legalization has reignited, but some evangelicals are ignoring a critical part of the debate.
Fixing America’s failing families: An interview with T.D. Jakes
By Jonathan Merritt — August 15, 2013
The prominent pastor shares why he thinks the American family is failing and how he plans to fix it.
Baseball’s Darryl Strawberry buries his past in new career as a pastor
By Bob Nightengale — July 16, 2013
ST. PETERS, Mo. (RNS) "Here I am, a baseball superstar, falling into the pits, having everybody write you off, and then having God say, 'I'm going to use your mess for a message.' How beautiful is that?"
Autopsy: Christian painter Thomas Kinkade died of accidental overdose
By Lauren Markoe — May 8, 2012
(RNS) Christian painter Thomas Kincade died of a drug and alcohol overdose, according to an autopsy report released Monday. By Lauren Markoe. About 200.
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