

26. Psychedelics and the Search for God: Ashley Lande’s surprising journey to faith
7 snips Aug 6, 2024

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Iain McGilchrist

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Shawn Ryan

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Alex O'Connor
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Alan Noble

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Mikhaila Peterson

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Phil Cotnoir

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Ashley Lande
Ashley Lande, a former seeker of enlightenment through psychedelics, shares her surprising journey back to faith in Christ. Mikhaila Peterson discusses the benefits and dangers of psychedelics, while Alan Noble explores their implications for spirituality. Alex O'Connor engages in the debate about the nature of psychedelic experiences, with Shawn Ryan offering insights on hallucinogens' effects. Iain McGilchrist examines psychedelics' influence on consciousness, and Phil Cotnoir warns about risks in chasing transcendence. Together, they navigate the thin line between spiritual awakening and potential harm.
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Leary's Psychedelic Spiritual Experiment
- Timothy Leary famously promoted psychedelics as a gateway to spirituality and a new religion in the 1960s.
- His Good Friday Experiment showed psilocybin could induce mystical religious experiences, influencing spiritual thought.
Psychedelics as Spiritual Catalysts
- Joe Rogan and other influencers report psychedelics as mind-opening with spiritual dimensions.
- These drugs alter perception, challenging users to rethink relationships and existence.
Psychedelics and Meditation Parallels
- Sam Harris views psychedelic experiences as brain chemistry modulations that can be mimicked by meditation.
- Psychedelic-induced loss of self-concern enabled him to love unconditionally and pursue mindfulness.