Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries
Dec 20, 2024
Veterans are seeking psychedelic therapies in Mexico to tackle trauma, sparking crucial discussions on ethics and spirituality. The plight of Syrian Christians is highlighted, emphasizing the challenges they face amidst conflict. A grim look at child labor in Nigeria reveals the exploitation tied to lithium mining, raising questions about education and moral responsibility. Listener inquiries delve into the interplay of faith with societal pressures and navigating identity in a fractured world.
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Veterans Using Psychedelics
- US special operations veterans are crossing into Mexico to use psychedelics.
- They seek relief from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, claiming conventional treatments failed.
Psychedelic Therapy Components
- Psychedelic therapy includes ibogaine and Sonoran Desert Toad poison.
- The latter, nicknamed "God Molecule," reportedly induces spiritual connections.
Ethics of Psychedelic Treatment
- Scott Ray suggests the “law of double effect” applies to psychedelic use.
- A moral act (treatment) with unintended side effects (hallucinations) remains morally permissible.
