Boundless Life

Psychedelics, Finding God, Plant Medicine, Entheogens, Spiritual Awakening & Drugs Q&A

Sep 15, 2022
Listeners explore the clash between faith and the use of plant medicines for spiritual experiences. The calming effects of Kava and its benefits are highlighted alongside important cautions. Personal journeys with psychedelics reveal their transformative potential but also emphasize risks like potential moral pitfalls. There's a strong advocacy for returning to faith-based practices and using prayer and meditation as pathways to spiritual growth, rather than relying solely on mind-altering substances.
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ANECDOTE

Ben Greenfield's Psychedelic Journey

  • Ben Greenfield was raised in a strict Christian family and initially avoided drugs.
  • He later experimented with various psychedelics for personal and spiritual growth.
INSIGHT

Plant Medicine as a Spiritual Crutch

  • Plant medicine can offer profound experiences of God, but it can be a crutch.
  • Relying on it solely alienates people and diminishes other spiritual paths.
INSIGHT

Pharmakia and Spiritual Influence

  • The Bible warns against pharmakia, using drugs to commune with God or spirits.
  • Plant medicines have been used for this purpose, making one susceptible to spiritual influence.
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