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Entheogens and the Future of Religion (Entheogen Project Series, Number 2) Paperback – December 1, 2000

by Robert Forte (Author), Albert Hofmann (Editor), R. Gordon Wasson (Editor),
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Exciting book on the spiritual benefits of the entheogens, especially to our society. Essays by Albert Hofmann, R. Gordon Wasson, the Shulgins, Terence McKenna, Dale Pendell, Jack Kornfield, Tom Roberts, Rick Strassman, others. Huston Smith says it is “the best single inquiry into the religious significance of chemically occasioned mystical experiences”.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The Council on Spiritual Practices
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1889725048
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1889725048
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An important book for anyone who cares about the future of the human race. -- Charles C. Tart, Professor Emeritus, University of California

This book provides a balanced, thoroughly researched and clear account about a topic that has fascinated people for centuries... -- Harvey Cox, Professor of Divinity, Harvard University

About the Author

Robert Forte interned with Stan Grof before studying history and the psychology of religion at the University of Chicago. He has taught at the University of California at Santa Cruz, and served on the board of directors of the Hoffman Foundation. Since 1985 has has been president of the Church of the Awakening.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Council on Spiritual Practices; 2nd edition (December 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1889725048
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1889725048
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
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Tom Riedlinger is a writer, artist, and licensed mental health counselor currently employed as an inpatient group therapist in Olympia, WA. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force from 1968-72, Tom spent a formative year at Central Michigan University; worked 13 years as an editor/writer for national trade magazines in Chicago while earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwestern University; and then earned a master's degree in theological studies and world religions at Harvard University. Along the way, he served three years as Associate in Ethnomycology at Harvard Botanical Museum and was named a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. His two published books are THE SACRED MUSHROOM SEEKER and MORTAL REFRAINS. He also has written and published numerous essays and articles in academic journals, newspapers, and magazines, as well as chapters in anthologies pertaining to cultural uses of psychoactive plants. Tom is married to hospital chaplain Beverly Jean Jenden-Riedlinger.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Most Influential Books I Have Read in a Long Time
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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This book is very well written by multiple very distinguished scientists and scholars. Reading this book allows for the opportunity to hear multiple pieces of evidence from many different scientists from around the globe and at different time periods. I can honestly say that reading this book opened my eyes a lot to a world I had previously seen glimpses of.

If you are looking at this book because you have read or are interested in reading  DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences , this book is a definite compliment.

If you are on the fence about getting it, please do. It's well worth it.
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Thomas M. Seay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Panoramic Introduction
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 1999
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If you want a number of perspectives on the serious use of psychedelics, this is the book! Christian, Buddhist, spiritual, scientific and legal considerations on the subject are presented.
As an anthology, it will familiarize you with key figures in the contemporary psychedelic scene.
This is an intelligent book for people wanting to explore psychedelics for spiritual purposes. It is not a book for "stoners" who just want to trip to see "pink bunnies"
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Scott E. Kingsbury
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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A great collection of essays that every Psychonaut should have. Especially everybody who has an interest in spirituality and psychedelic drugs...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Thoughtful, well-written and commanding. A must-read for travellers seeking plant wisdom.
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Ossian
5.0 out of 5 stars Paths rarely taken
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2015
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As a graduate theologian/historian of religion, I found this illuminating.
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Entheogens and the Future of Religion (new edition)

Edited by Robert Forte

In the same way that innocent people are often caught in the war on terrorism, entheogens have been the victim of the war on drugs. Entheogens are, for the most part, natural substances such as mushrooms, mescaline, psilocybin, and LSD. These substances have been used for centuries by shamans to reach into other dimensions and bring back valuable information for the survival of their groups. It's clear that civilization has been decoupled from nature and in the process we will pay a heavy price if we don't return to nature's wisdom. This book, first published in 1997, not only looks at the future of religion but possibly the future of human civilization itself if we ignore a valued communication between us and the underlying dimensions of nature.

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Christian Elcock
3.0 out of 5 stars Badly edited
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2010
Do not be deceived by the big names and PhDs present in this book, it is of limited scholarly use. Apart from both Hofmann's pieces, Strassman's clearly-written contributon, and perhaps Kornfield's interview, I struggled to find anything of substantial academic value. The biggest problem of this compilation, is that Forte has picked a series of texts, that do have some informative value seperately, but tend to be annoyingly repetitive after a while. How many times do you have to read the story of Wasson and the mushrooms? How many times are we lectured about entheogenic persecution? I'm wondering if Forte bothered to read the whole volume after putting it together.
Having said that, this book might interest those who already know a little about psychedelics and might want an introduction to some of the current issues they imply in religious studies. Contrary to what has been written in another review, it is not a difficult read.
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chaosdreamer
4.0 out of 5 stars good survey
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013
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as someone who stumbled on the entheogen scene via the 90's rave scene, i obviously did not know much about the history of their use. i have since become engrossed in their shamanic uses and have endeavored to be an advocate for their safe use. reading this book has helped me articulate much of what i intuitively knew but could not really put to words well.
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Elizabeth R
1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me!
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2020
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I didn’t like this book, didn’t finish it. I checked other reviews and discovered that I simply don’t fit the criteria for people who SHOULD read this. The previous reviewers were accurate in their assessment of who would appreciate this book.
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Peter Irvine
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandatory reading for all Theology students!
Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2013
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A really good and succinct look at the connections between the two.

This and Hustons Smiths ''Cleansing the Doors of Perception'' should be read by all who are seriously studying theology, or have a deep interest in religion, it's origins, and where it may be going.
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