#12467 What Does the Church Say About Psychedelics? - Steve Kramp
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🗓️ 20 November 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
“What does the Church say about psychedelics?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic perspective regarding the use of psychedelics, touching on their justification and the intriguing connection some claim exists between psychedelics and creativity. Additionally, the conversation delves into the nature of the entities encountered during such experiences.
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Questions Covered:
- 01:00 – What does the Catholic Church say about psychedelics?
- 35:50 – How can the use of psychedelics be justified?
- 37:57 – What’s the supposed link between creativity and taking psychedelics?
- 45:15 – Who are the entities we’re encountering?
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