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Mushroom Church Defies Critics
Unveiling the Transformative Power of Psychedelic Fungi in Spiritual Practices
Did you know the Mushroom Church uses psilocybin mushrooms in its spiritual practices? — These fungi help people connect with a higher power and better understand their world and themselves. As rad as that sounds, it’s still somewhat controversial and makes people wonder if it’s legal or safe. But you know what? The church’s leader, Hodges, isn’t backing down. He and his followers are firm believers in the transformative power of these substances, no matter what the haters say.
Imagine my shock when I read about the San Francisco minister who practices magic mushrooms, Dave Hodges, who popped up on Fox News to advocate for his church’s utilization of psilocybin mushrooms during spiritual activities. Hodges pioneered the “Mushroom Church,” a religious organization that has garnered quite a following for employing psychedelic mushrooms in religious exercises. As a therapist who incorporates psychedelics, Hodges believes that if used responsibly and purposefully, psilocybin mushrooms can yield spiritual progress and remediation. Hodges spent his appearance on Fox News expounding on the religious principles of his church’s practice and defending the use of psilocybin mushrooms as a means of spiritual exploration.
Fox News viewers had a lot of feelings about Hodges’ recent appearance on the channel. It was shocking for some to see a conservative pundit like him being surprisingly open-minded about using psychedelic mushrooms in a religious context. However, not everyone was buying it. For instance, Fox News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris was concerned about the legality and safety of this kind of practice. Meanwhile, San Francisco authorities had difficulty dealing with the growing number of “magic mushroom” churches in the city. Despite this, Hodges has held steadfast in his commitment to his church’s practices; he’s even ready to go to jail for what he believes in.
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Originally published at https://www.newsbreak.com.
