The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity
Our theory of the Psychedelic Gospels suggests that psychedelics played an important role in the origins of Christianity; and that the ongoing significance of psychedelics in Christianity is visually documented by their presence in early and medieval Christian art found in churches and cathedrals throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Continue ReadingOakland, California – On April 17, 2016, over 900 people from around the world joined the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies to celebrate three decades of advancements in psychedelic research and therapy. The fundraising goal was to support the Phase 3 clinical trials, which are essential to making MDMA-assisted psychotherapy a legal prescription treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Continue ReadingOur research on The Psychedelic Gospels began quite unexpectedly in 2006 with a visit to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. This visit was inspired by Dan Brown’s popular novel, The Da Vinci Code, which considers Rosslyn to be a possible resting place for the remains of Mary Magdalene, who according to the book was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child.
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