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Cole-Turner, Ron

 
9781666778991: Psychedelics and Christian Faith: Exploring an Unexpected Pathway to Healing and Spirituality
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ISBN 10 : 1666778990 ISBN 13 : 9781666778991
Editeur : Cascade Books, 2025

Synopsis

Psychedelic drugs may be illegal, but research shows that they are highly promising treatments for a range of mental health challenges. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse disorders, and many other conditions may soon be treated by adding one or two psychedelic sessions to conventional psychotherapy. The new approach is called “psychedelic-assisted therapy,” and some believe it will be so transformative that they call this moment the “psychedelic renaissance.” 

What makes it important for Christians is that these drugs bring about profoundly meaningful spiritual experiences. In the very same labs where psychedelics are studied for their mental health benefits, researchers are documenting that they bring about intensely meaningful “mystical” or spiritual experiences. In fact, the latest research points to a connection between the spiritual experience and the mental health benefit, as if the healing comes from the spiritual experience.  

Christians are typically cautious about psychedelics, but our moment calls for theological and pastoral boldness. It is time to prepare a welcome for those whose spiritual awareness has been awakened by these drugs, whether used in therapy or in other settings. All spiritual seekers, especially today’s psychedelic spiritual seekers, deserve a home in the community of faith.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ron Cole-Turner is the H. Parker Sharp Professor of Theology and Ethics emeritus at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He is a founding member of the International Society for Science and Religion.

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Éditeur
Cascade Books
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1666778990
ISBN 13 
9781666778991
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
162
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