Griffiths et al.'s Study of Psilocybin with Religious Professionals: A Theological Response from a Christian Perspective.
Psychedelic medicine (New Rochelle, N.Y.) December 1, 2025 Joseph Lorenz, Scott Hawkins, Bryan Mccarthy
A commentary on Griffiths et al.'s study of psilocybin's effects on clergy argues that the study's design assumes a perennialist view of mysticism, which adds unnecessary metaphysical and theological weight. The authors also contend that using psychedelics to pursue mystical experiences risks two pathologies: hyper-individualism and idolatry. Religious traditions and communities are well-suited to counter these risks.