Psilocybin, Spirituality, and the Potential for Personal Transformation: Commentary on Effects of Psilocybin on Religious and Spiritual Attitudes and Behaviors in Clergy from Various Major World Religions by Griffiths et al.

This commentary discusses a study by Griffiths et al. that examined the effects of psilocybin on religious and spiritual attitudes and behaviors among clergy from various major world religions. The commentary explores the potential for psilocybin to facilitate personal transformation and spiritual experiences, suggesting that such substances may have a role in deepening religious and spiritual life. It considers the implications of the study's findings for understanding the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality, without presenting new empirical data or conclusions.

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Psilocybin, Spirituality, and the Potential for Personal Transformation: Commentary on Effects of Psilocybin on Religious and Spiritual Attitudes and Behaviors in Clergy from Various Major World Religions by Griffiths et al.