Mutants and Mystics with Jeffery Kripal: HBC episode 134
Homebrewed Christianity
Psychedelics, Spirituality, and Narrative Evolution
This chapter examines the relationship between psychedelic substances and religious experiences, arguing that psychedelics may enable access to altered states of consciousness beyond rational thought. It also explores the intersection of Gnosticism and contemporary culture through comic books, emphasizing the personal experience of spirituality in contrast to orthodox beliefs. Additionally, the discussion touches on the evolving mythology within superhero narratives and how these stories are reshaping modern spirituality and community engagement.
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