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Lewis Ungit spent years researching psychedelics, religion, and philosophy to write this book about how the latest fad of using psychedelics for spiritual enlightenment and psychological healing will affect people, culture and societies. We discusses the uniqueness of Christianity, policy, and well, drugs. Some of my favorite things. Enjoy. Introduction 2:40 - Lewis's story and why he wrote the book 9:15 - Lewis's religious background 12:45 - Religion in society; organized vs. disorganized religion 16:15 - Yoga as religion in the West 18:15 - Drugs for spiritual purposes, serpent gods, and slaughter of innocents 24:15 - How real are other dimensions and dimensional beings? 28:20 - Lewis's psychedelic experiences 32:00 - Difference between Christianity and every other spiritual practice 36:15 - The promise and fulfillment of Christianity 47:35 - Regulation of marijuana and psychedelics 1:04:50 - Plant medicine - fad or here to stay? 1:07:00 - The politics of drugs1:10:00 - Christianity and pharmakeia1:25:20 - Lewis's work and where to find itReturn of the Dragon Lewis's SubstackThe Triumph of FateTell Your Children
