Toward an Entheogen Research Agenda
Journal of Humanistic Psychology January 1, 2002 T. B. Roberts, P. J. Hruby 10 citations
The authors argue that a complete study of religion must include entheogens—psychedelic substances that can induce experiences of the divine. Drawing on William James, Charles Tart, and Ken Wilber, they propose a research agenda covering the spiritual nature of the human mind, the authenticity of entheogen-assisted religious experiences, pastoral counseling, experimental mysticism, entheogenic origins of religion, and policy issues around freedom of conscience and religion. They conclude with seven recommendations for churches, religious orders, seminaries, and scholarly groups to promote entheogenic research.