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Plants of the Gods: S4E3. Part 2 — Brian C. Muraresku: The Eleusinian Mysteries, Discovering the Divine, The Immortality Key, The Pagan Continuity Hypothesis and the Hallucinogenic Origins of Religion

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Mar 8, 2023
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INSIGHT

Wine vs. Beer

  • Winemaking is a natural process, requiring minimal human intervention, unlike beer production.
  • This fundamental difference in creation methods likely affects their cultural and spiritual uses.
ANECDOTE

Church Collaboration

  • Brian Muraresku discusses his experience researching the historical use of psychedelics in religious practices.
  • Despite initial concerns, he found the Church surprisingly open to dialogue and the pursuit of truth.
INSIGHT

Divinity and Hallucinogens

  • Mark Plotkin recalls Richard Schultes's observation about the disconnect between the study of hallucinogens and divinity schools.
  • He highlights the irony of divinity schools studying divinities while ignoring the potential insights from these substances.
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