The Nathan Jacobs Podcast My Wild Ride to Orthodoxy | LSD, Art, Hell, and Heresy
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Nov 14, 2024 Dive into a fascinating spiritual journey from LSD-infused creativity to a heartfelt conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. The host reflects on the disillusionment with Western Christianity and shares transformative insights encountered through the Eastern Church Fathers. Experience the clash of hedonism and deep philosophical questioning as he grapples with faith, doubt, and the nature of consciousness. This exploration of art, faith, and community offers profound reflections on personal belief and the search for divine connection.
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Early Religious Influence and Teenage Rebellion
- Nathan Jacobs' mother, a devout Lutheran, instilled in him the importance of religious matters.
- However, the emphasis on salvation by faith alone left him feeling like his actions were inconsequential, leading him to abandon Christian practice in his teens.
LSD and the Realization of Hell
- During his teenage years, Jacobs explored art and experimented with LSD.
- A bad trip led him to confront the idea of hell, not as a physical place, but as a state of mind.
Seeking Answers and Finding Disappointment
- Jacobs' newfound concern for religious matters led him to seek answers from various sources.
- He was surprised by the lack of serious engagement with these questions and the tendency to dismiss unpleasant possibilities.