Altered States or Spiritual Deception? Psychedelics, LSD & Faith
In this episode of the Mama Rae Podcast, we explore the rising conversation around psychedelics—including LSD and psilocybin—through both a scientific and Lutheran theological lens.
Drawing from research conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine and other leading institutions, we examine how psychedelics are being studied for their potential to treat depression, PTSD, and addiction—while also asking deeper questions about consciousness, spirituality, and truth.
Clinical studies have shown that psilocybin-assisted therapy can produce rapid and sustained antidepressant effects, with some patients…
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