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Knowledge is Power: Religion, Science, and Magic Mushrooms
The planet is currently in the throes of evolving a more sustainable version of civilization, one that will be profoundly shaped by Knowledge. It will not be “new” knowledge, it’s a version of knowledge known since the dawn of human civilization. In fact, it is the knowledge that was responsible for the origin of civilization. It’s not worldly knowledge, in fact it’s “other worldly” knowledge. It is the knowledge of “who we really are.”
This knowledge reveals that we live in two realms: A physical reality and a spiritual reality. In prehistoric times, the recognition of spirituality was introduced through the ingestion of psychedelic plant medicines. In ancient Greece, these medicinal experiences were instrumental in giving rise to philosophy, science, art and democracy, foundational in shaping modern civilization. The knowledge of our personal connection with divinity provided individuals with a source of “self-empowerment.”
Long before Greece existed, women were the source of knowledge and held the secrets of creating psychedelic potions. When Monotheism evolved, the Church eliminated the knowledge of personal spiritual empowerment by eliminating the role of women and psychedelics. The Genesis story specifically blames women and the apple (psychedelics???) of “knowledge” for the downfall of humanity.
In recent history, governments have consistently disempowered the public by outlawing psychedelics, while simultaneously pushing pharmaceutical “drugs.” University and Medical School research has revealed that psychedelics offered the most powerful influence in treating alcoholism, drug addiction, and depression, among other neurological disorders. Interestingly, the government outlawed these drugs claiming they had no medicinal value. The recent news that some states have legalized psychedelics is a sign of evolutionary advancement that will profoundly influence the future of civilization.
This month’s video, a conversation with my nephew Alex (our video maven and spiritual researcher), is an informative and enlightening discussion that reveals the role of knowledge of personal spirituality, and the subsequent suppression of this knowledge, in shaping today’s world. It is a longer presentation than our regular videos, but I believe it is worth it because the message offers personally empowering knowledge that can help us thrive into the future.
[Spoiler Alert: If you hold orthodox, rigid, beliefs about your religion, it is not recommended that you view this challenging conversation]
With Peace, Love, and wishes for your Personal Empowerment,
Bruce