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1. Entheogens - Return of the Ostracized.

Author

Roberts, Thomas B. and Hruby, Paula Jo

Abstract

This paper explores the roles that "entheogens" have played in religions from early shaman times to contemporary indigenous and syncretic practices. The word "entheogen" was coined to denote pschyoactive chemicals and botanicals which engender the experience of God within (Ott, 1993). Part 1 of the paper points to three background changes that provide a more supportive climate for investigating entheogens than has occurred for many years. Part 2 discusses entheogens' possible contributions to religious and educational research. Part 3 describes provocative pilot studies and research questions which can guide additional research. Some of these topics are: the nature of the human mind; pastoral counseling; experimental mysticism; and the dispute over drug-assisted primary religious experience. Contains 95 references. (EH)

Published
1996

2. Mystical Experiences and Addiction Beliefs of Undergraduate and Graduate Students.

Author

Hruby, Paula Jo and Roberts, Thomas B.

Abstract

This research investigated the prevalence of mystical experiences and how these experiences relate to beliefs about drug addiction, drug use, and spiritual practices. Subjects were 300 undergraduate and graduate students at a large midwestern university who filled out self-report scales on mysticism (Ralph W. Hood, Jr.'s Mysticism Scale) and drug addiction beliefs (Jeffrey A. Schaler's Addiction Beliefs Scale). The scales examined use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opium products, and other substances; religious affiliation; spiritual orientation; spiritual practices; and meaningfulness of spiritual practices. Analysis indicated that there were significant differences by university department and by focus on educational or transpersonal courses, but not by gender or year in school. A three-factor solution was produced on the Mysticism Scale, with factors being extrovertive mysticism, introvertive mysticism, and religious interpretation. Factor analysis of the Addiction Beliefs Scale produced factors with low or negligible reliabilities. Results revealed that mystical experiences were not uncommon experiences. Students who engaged in certain spiritual practices and experimented with and/or used certain drugs seemed to have a greater likelihood of a mystical experience. (Contains 25 references.) (JDD)

Published
1994

3. Toward an entheogen research agenda

Author

Roberts, Thomas B. and Hruby, Paula Jo

Subjects
Mysticism -- Research, Experience (Religion) -- Causes of, Hallucinogenic drugs -- Religious aspects, Religion -- Research, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

This article discusses the study of religion and the experience of God induced by psychedelic chemicals and botanicals known as entheogens. The authors argue that the study of religion must include entheogen research and recommend that churches, religious orders, seminaries, and professional groups promote entheogen research.

Published
2002

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