Ancient Wisdom, Modern Questions: Western and Orthodox Christianity Engage Psychedelic Spirituality
Religions May 18, 2026 Geoffrey Ready, Ron Cole-Turner
Recent studies show that psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD can reliably occasion spiritual or “mystical-like” experiences under supportive conditions, and the spiritual dimension of these experiences may contribute to their reported mental health benefits. Scholars have begun exploring how such experiences might relate to spiritual growth within Christian frameworks, but most theological...