Religion Meets Pop Culture

This chapter explores the intersections of religion and popular culture, examining how cultural phenomena like celebrity worship mirror traditional religious practices. It discusses the role of social media in shaping contemporary beliefs and highlights the rise of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, as modern rituals linked to spirituality. The conversation also delves into the historical context of psychedelics, their legal status, and the implications of drug policy on societal perceptions and mental health.