Ariel Diaz
Fwd: Jesus of Nazareth...a Healer of the Shamanic Tradition?
The article discusses the possibility of Jesus being a shaman and the role that psychedelics may have played in his spiritual journey. It references books by Brian C. Muraresku and John M. Allegro that explore the connection between psychedelics and the origins of religions, including Christianity. The author also shares personal experiences and insights from Dr. Gabor Mate's book, "The Myth of Normal," to support the idea that psychedelics could have influenced Jesus's consciousness and contributed to his influence. The article concludes by emphasizing that it is not claiming to confirm or refute Jesus's divinity, but rather speculating on the potential role of psychedelics in his life.
The question arises: Was Jesus solely the son of God, or could he have achieved a heightened state of consciousness through the use of Psychedelics, facilitating a profound connection with & inspiration for his community? Could it be a combination of both divine calling & altered states of consciousness? Dr. Gabor Mate’s insights from his 2022 book, 'The Myth of Normal,' offer an intriguing perspective on this complex matter. (View Highlight)
Note: realted to The Case for Pantheism pantheism
Now, imagine a scenario where a trusted & seemingly wise member of your community offers you a mushroom, all while expounding upon the word of God. Within the span of just an hour, your perception transforms. Your senses are inundated with mesmerizing geometric shapes & intricate patterns. Motor function eludes you, and you find yourself surrendering to the experience, rolling around on the ground beneath you. You enter a trance-like state, shedding the boundaries of your own identity. The fear of imminent mortality, which had been an ever-present companion, temporarily gives way to sensations of bliss, interconnectedness, and profound love. In this transcendent state, you feel the palpable presence of the divine. (View Highlight)
Now, consider your return to objective reality. What conclusions might you draw from this extraordinary journey? How would your relationship with the individual who bestowed this mystical experience upon you be transformed? It stands to reason that you would regard this person as a savior, someone who possessed knowledge beyond the earthly realm — a conduit to a higher power, offering answers to the enigmatic questions that have long perplexed humanity. Naturally, you would be inclined to believe & embrace anything this extraordinary figure had to convey. I suspect gifting someone a mystical experience would be an incredibly effective mechanism in converting them to your belief system. (View Highlight)