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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

        Peyote ( Lophophora williamsii ) is an entheogenic cactus which contains the psychedelic phytochemical known as mescaline, which is illegal in the us as is the cactus. It's been almost one hundred years since this compound was first isolated from the cactus. The prohibition of Peyote went into effect in the year 1966. The cacti, the seeds, and the alkaloid mescaline are Schedule 1 according to the Controlled Substances Act. This means that just about anything involving Peyote is a federal crime punishable by prison time, which I think was a blindly and ignorantly passed law. I mean, there are much bigger problems that are real threats out there. Members of the Native American Church can legally use it, due to religious freedom laws."(Gottlieb 1997 5,6) Because of the Native Americans history of being abused by some, i'm glad that they are granted this right.


There are certain rare exceptions to this prohibition. "Four states have enacted statutory exemptions which protect the freedom of any person who chooses to use peyote for religious purposes. Oregon is one such state, and has also legalized the recreational use of Marijuana. In Oregon, you can use peyote as long as its "in a manner that is not dangerous to the health of the user or others who are in the proximity of the user." Similar laws are active in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico."(Gottlieb 1997 7) You should still always check local laws before considering embarking on this mind and spirit manifesting journey.


Like Marijuana though, these state laws are a paradox to federal laws, and are subject to interference from federal agencies. Peyote is something the federal government considers illegal no matter what, with the rare exception of the Native American church. So one must always be aware that they face potential legal dangers, even if their state claims for this cactus to be legal. Local civilians can always unite to petition corrupt laws out of existence. It's possible to repeat this sorta thing, just like we do with laws against Cannabis. While there are certainly negative aspects with all substances, I'd be lying if I said there wasn't enough scientific evidence to suggest that these substances were definately made for human consumption, because there is. Studies using MRI scans and other technology show that parts of the brain that normally didn't communicate with one another started to! The brain LIT UP with activity, all over, more than normal, and became more inner-connected. These findings to me, point to an intelligent God, showing off his creative potential. Importantly, we need to note that we are but men, and we require the holy spirit and Jesus and the father for deliverance.


Deuteronomy 18:9-11 (and 12, what the heck) When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you. { It's very critical to note that shamans used drugs like peyote to do these types of practices ( necromancy, divination, communicating with spirits, serving false gods... ) While I can't directly condemn the cactus, I can condemn how most cultures use it, if not all cultures. }


It's good to see states protecting innocent lives from diabolical drug laws though at the same time. I think that the use of any psychoactive or psychedelic plant or cacti should be legal. If the public was thoroughly and honestly educated on these, they wouldn't be so afraid of their legality. We need to stop calling them " sacred plant teachers " though, and avoid idolatry, as it is tied with them for many. These types of substances enable one to hear in the spirit, loudly. It is not a substance that is speaking to you but enabling you to hear. God is a spirit, St John 4:24 People across the world credit Peyote and other entheogens for changing their lives for the better, and I belive there is potential for benefits, but we must not over look the negative sides, and the spiritual implications of such actions. Even the atheist experiences mystical and spiritual revelations under their influence. Just know that it is a multi-cultural agreement that using substances allows the user to enter the "spirit realm", a place where they are opened up to other "spiritual entities". Ecclesiastes 8:8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he any power in the day of death; and there is no discharge in that war, nor will wickedness deliver those that are given to it.


I'm not encouraging illegal behavior yet I must say that this prohibition and criminalization against Peyote and people who choose to have anything to do with it is just absolutely absurd. No one deserves to spend decades in federal prison because they chose to trip out on a cactus. I can find no evidence that anyone has ever died or even been harmed from the use of Peyote. How can this corrupt law continue to be in effect? I believe it's a waste of resources and prison space to prosecute and jail people over such a thing, it is merely something that people do in their 20's. I don't know if I can say I like everything MAPS is doing because I don't always stay up on such information, but I like that I can cite them as a source, as they are a group of academically confirmed legit sources for public information, scholarly information. maps.org


Fortunately there are many modern researchers who are interested in showing the world, politicians, and government agencies that these psychoactive plants and drugs have more positive effects on society than anyone could imagine. A group called MAPS ( Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies: MAPS ) is "a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana." I don't like the idea of psychiatrist using these psychedelic substanaces in their offices though.. that could be very bad if the doctor is a psychopath..


They have conducted many studies on everything from Psilocybin Mushrooms, to MDMA, LSD, Cannabis, Mescaline & Cacti, Ibogaine, Ayahuasca & DMT, and others. Their website offers the public a large number of academic resources. These resources are great for writing research papers, or calling out the haters on these controversial matters. With their help, the world should one day have legal and safe access to the most therapeutic substances on the face of the earth. It's sad that the best medicines have been made illegal.


Below is short video provided by MAPS.



Did you know?!: Citizens of the United States actually have the power and constitutional right to pass laws and remove laws in which they feel are corrupt? This is done by creating constitutional amendment petition forms! This is how Medical Marijuana and recreational have been legalized. Anyone can do this! Spread the word! Let's end the Baker ACt in Florida and many other corrupt laws and pass laws to have all police, politicians, and law makers psychologically evaluated to get rid of the psychopaths and dark triad personalities in positions of authority and power.


A lot of Christians don't realize, that shamanic cultures practice everything which is forbidden in Deuteronomy 18. These types of plants and cacti were used as tools by them during these practices. You should know this. It is not being emphasized by many if any at all, and divination is being mislabeled by some as "prophecy", very dangerous. Beware and take not that the practices associated with the words "ethnobotany" and "ethnobotanicals" and "ethnopharmacology", are those mentioned in Deuteronomy 18. These words are connected to shamanism, a form of witchcraft.


See my awesome blog post on how LSD and other psychedelics or "entheogens" relate to the fruit in the book of Genesis, the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. -> https://d-dos.angelfire.com/lsd-as-the-fruit-from-genesis.html <- is that url https://d-dos.angelfire.com/lsd-as-the-fruit-from-genesis.html if you like a clickable version. It is thorough and has a few embeded videos you'll need to see to fully get the point. I believe that most people follow the crowd, and their perception of these substances leans one way or another, me on the other hand, I rest in the middle. I believe they are highly misunderstood and often used in the wrong spiritual context. Never take something with the intent to be God-like, because it'll open doors to demonic forces. Avoid this "inner god" stuff, it is satanic. "the god within", it is teachings tied to the word "entheogen". Seek the Most High Jeremiah 33:3 Call upon thee and I will shew thee great and mighty things when thou knewest not.


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