What thoughts come to your mind when you think of death and dying? Some people identify themselves as spiritual but not religious and that can be interpreted in so many different ways. In this episode, let's join Tom Ahern with his guest, Gary Laderman as they talk about cultural-religious, spiritual beliefs and how death is related to life. Stay tuned! #sacredmedicine #religiousstudies #psychedelics

In this episode we cover:

Can a person be spiritual but not religious?
Religious beliefs, practices, and values.
Cultural influences on conceptions of death and dying.
Living With Death: The meaning of acceptance.
How do religions view death?
The psychology of psychedelics.
Religious issues.
Is atheism a religious belief?
And a lot more!

About Gary Laderman:

Gary Laderman is a professor of American religious history and cultures at Emery University. He teaches and writes about death and dying, religion and sexuality, and sacred drugs. His most recent book is Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality.

Connect with Gary Laderman:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyladerman/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cE3apo

Connect with Tom Ahern:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern/

Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern/

YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast/

137: The Psychology of Psychedelics, Religion And Dying With Gary Laderman