psychedelics

Roland Griffiths, avatar of ‘secularized spirituality,’ saw possibilities and limits of psychedelic drugs

By Don Lattin — October 25, 2023
(RNS) — Griffiths, who died Oct. 16, will be remembered for a data-driven exploration of human mystery.

Psychedelic ministry sells magic mushrooms from historic Detroit church

By Kathryn Post — October 12, 2023
(RNS) — The church was raided by police in September after reportedly displaying signs saying ‘Shrooms: we deliver.’

In ‘God on Psychedelics,’ Don Lattin offers a roadmap of congregational tripping

By Yonat Shimron — April 10, 2023
(RNS) — The veteran religion reporter investigates how various religious groups are using psychedelics to inspire chemically induced mystical experiences.

Psychedelic churches in US pushing boundaries of religion

By Michael Casey — February 6, 2023
HILDALE, Utah (AP) — “In every major city in the United States, every weekend, there’s multiple ayahuasca ceremonies,” said a lawyer who specializes in psychedelic law.

RNS reporters on the big religion stories they expect to cover in 2023

By RNS staff — December 30, 2022
(RNS) — From psychedelics to Christian nationalism, a look at what's ahead for religion in the coming year.

Psychedelic chaplains: In clinical trials, a new form of spiritual guide emerges

By Kathryn Post — December 13, 2022
(RNS) — Spiritual care practitioners are being trained to support patients undergoing psychedelic therapy in clinical trials and decriminalized settings.

Psychedelic salon looks to the possibility of sacred healing

By Kathryn Post — August 29, 2022
(RNS) — Against a backdrop of incense and multicolored lights, speakers shared how their lives had been transformed by plant medicine.

‘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.

Psychedelic drugs can deepen religious experiences

By guest — April 29, 2016
(RNS) Will a country that prides itself on religious liberty allow them?
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