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The Church’s Acid Test

Healthcare
United States
Iniciado July 22, 2026

The Church’s Acid Test “This is your priest on drugs,” proclaimed the headline of a New Yorker article by Michael Pollan last year. Pollan’s 2018 book How to Change Your Mind both chronicled and turbocharged the so-called “psychedelic renaissance.” Proliferating clinical trials had already demonstrated psychedelics’ ability to mitigate psychiatric conditions like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression, and over the following years, psilocybin treatments were legalized, under some conditions,...

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The Church’s Acid Test

Commonweal (United States) | Jul 21, 2026

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The conversation about psychedelics should include diverse perspectives from both the scientific community and religious leaders.

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The Church should maintain its stance against drug use, regardless of potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

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A dialogue between science and religion can enhance our understanding of the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.

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Psychedelics can provide valuable insights into spiritual experiences, bridging the gap between science and faith.

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The Church should actively support research into psychedelics for mental health treatment as a compassionate response to suffering.

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Psychedelics should be integrated into mainstream mental health treatment protocols to address the mental health crisis.

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Church leaders should openly discuss the implications of psychedelics on faith and spirituality.

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The potential for abuse and addiction means psychedelics should remain strictly regulated, even in therapeutic settings.

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Psychedelics have the potential to enhance spiritual experiences and deepen one's faith.

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The Church should not endorse the use of psychedelics, as it contradicts traditional teachings on drug use.

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