The entheogenic origins of Mormonism: A working hypothesis
Journal of Psychedelic Studies June 1, 2019 Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi et al. 1 citation
Historical documents relating to early Mormonism suggest that Joseph Smith (1805–1844) employed entheogen-infused sacraments to fulfill his promise that every Mormon convert would experience visions of God and spiritual ecstasies. Early Mormon scriptures and Smith’s teachings contain descriptions consistent with using entheogenic material. Compiled descriptions of Joseph Smith’s earliest...