After Skool The Best-Kept Secret in History - Brian Muraresku | After Skool
Sep 30, 2025
Brian C. Muraresku, a bestselling author and attorney, delves into the hidden links between psychedelics and ancient religious practices. He reveals how the Eleusinian mysteries symbolize a 'die before you die' concept, intertwined with early Christian rituals. Muraresku discusses modern psilocybin research, suggesting it resonates with ancient initiatory experiences, potentially reshaping our understanding of spirituality. His insights challenge conventional views and explore the profound implications of psychedelics on faith and identity.
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Eleusis As A Ritual Of Immortality
- Brian Muraresku claims ancient mysteries like Eleusis offered a ritual 'death and rebirth' that let initiates experience immortality.
- He argues these rites were central to Greek culture and produced profound visions, not mere mythology.
Psychedelics As The Missing Explanation
- Muraresku presents the controversial hypothesis that ancient sacramental drinks may have been psychedelic and produced visionary experiences.
- He notes the psychedelic theory lacked hard data when first proposed in 1978 but could explain the intensity of ancient rituals.
Christianity Linked To Mystery Rites
- Muraresku connects early Christian ritual language and imagery to ancient mystery traditions and sacramental drinks.
- He suggests if early Christians used psychedelics, it would rewrite the history of Western religion and civilization.
